Chirag Acharya, MD
NPI 1437512506 · Nephrology Physician · Sun City, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chirag Acharya, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Sun City, AZ (NPI 1437512506).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437512506
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 73946 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
44 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 32 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 12 | $175 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $114–$175 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 33 | 13 |
| Furosemide | 27 | 21 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 21 | — |
| Torsemide | 20 | — |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 19 | — |
| Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicatebrand: Lokelma | 14 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$67 across 3 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
- 2016-04-05
- Last updated
- 2024-11-27
- Certified
- 2024-11-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chirag Acharya's NPI number?
- Chirag Acharya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437512506, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chirag Acharya's specialty?
- Chirag Acharya is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chirag Acharya located?
- Chirag Acharya's practice location on file with NPPES is 10615 W Thunderbird Blvd Ste C100, Sun City, AZ 85351-3097.
- What is Chirag Acharya's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chirag Acharya is (623) 974-1763.
- Does Chirag Acharya accept Medicare?
- Chirag Acharya is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chirag Acharya's NPI active?
- Yes — Chirag Acharya's NPI (1437512506) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.