Chitra Sambasivan, MD
NPI 1467665331 · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Colorectal Surgery (proctology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chitra Sambasivan, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1467665331).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467665331
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Colon & Rectal Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q9019 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
103 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Exam of Anus Using an Endoscope46600 | 28 | $40 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 20 | $175 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 20 | $139 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 19 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 16 | $63 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $40–$175 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metronidazole | 41 | 38 |
| Neomycin Sulfate | 35 | 32 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 30 | 30 |
| Gabapentin | 24 | 23 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 23 | 21 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 12 | 11 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,028 across 6 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4700 Waters Ave 1st Floor Mus BldgSavannah, GA 31404Phone: (912) 350-8712Fax: (912) 350-8753
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-08
- Last updated
- 2019-03-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chitra Sambasivan's NPI number?
- Chitra Sambasivan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467665331, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chitra Sambasivan's specialty?
- Chitra Sambasivan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chitra Sambasivan located?
- Chitra Sambasivan's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 Cedar St Se Ste 306, Albuquerque, NM 87106-4932.
- What is Chitra Sambasivan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chitra Sambasivan is (505) 563-1000.
- Does Chitra Sambasivan accept Medicare?
- Chitra Sambasivan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chitra Sambasivan's NPI active?
- Yes — Chitra Sambasivan's NPI (1467665331) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-03-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.