Raghuram Chava, MD
NPI 1477791390 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Raghuram Chava, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1477791390).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477791390
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.135387 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
17 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
2,025 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 35 Minutes99232 | 322 | $72 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 278 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 226 | $114 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 204 | $108 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 200 | $63 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 714 | 256 |
| Spironolactone | 557 | 181 |
| Furosemide | 444 | 162 |
| Losartan Potassium | 371 | 143 |
| Nitroglycerin | 331 | 197 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 295 | 110 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 273 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$559 across 20 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
- 2009-01-30
- Last updated
- 2024-05-13
- Certified
- 2024-05-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Raghuram Chava's NPI number?
- Raghuram Chava's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477791390, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Raghuram Chava's specialty?
- Raghuram Chava is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Raghuram Chava located?
- Raghuram Chava's practice location on file with NPPES is 801 Princeton Ave Sw Ste 707, Birmingham, AL 35211-1395.
- What is Raghuram Chava's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Raghuram Chava is (205) 780-4330.
- Does Raghuram Chava accept Medicare?
- Raghuram Chava is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Raghuram Chava's NPI active?
- Yes — Raghuram Chava's NPI (1477791390) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.