Chandan Buttar-Gakhal, MD
NPI 1336636844 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chandan Buttar-Gakhal, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1336636844).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336636844
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 327468 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 54 | 19 |
| Lisinopril | 35 | 14 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 30 | 14 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 27 | 12 |
| Furosemide | 26 | — |
| Spironolactone | 26 | 11 |
| Carvedilol | 24 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$402 across 9 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-19
- Last updated
- 2025-11-04
- Certified
- 2025-11-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chandan Buttar-Gakhal's NPI number?
- Chandan Buttar-Gakhal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336636844, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chandan Buttar-Gakhal's specialty?
- Chandan Buttar-Gakhal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chandan Buttar-Gakhal located?
- Chandan Buttar-Gakhal's practice location on file with NPPES is 3715 Prytania St Ste 400, New Orleans, LA 70115-3768.
- What is Chandan Buttar-Gakhal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chandan Buttar-Gakhal is (504) 897-8276.
- Does Chandan Buttar-Gakhal accept Medicare?
- Chandan Buttar-Gakhal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chandan Buttar-Gakhal's NPI active?
- Yes — Chandan Buttar-Gakhal's NPI (1336636844) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.