Hitendra Chauhan, M.D.
NPI 1497757553 · Gastroenterology Physician · Lake Havasu City, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Hitendra Chauhan, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Lake Havasu City, AZ (NPI 1497757553).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497757553
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 24680 (AZ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
1,451 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 318 | $90 |
| Balloon Dilation of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope, Less Than 3.0 Cm43249 | 150 | $126 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43235 | 142 | $90 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 124 | $128 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 109 | $91 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 162 | 69 |
| Cholestyramine (with Sugar)brand: Cholestyramine | 106 | 53 |
| Famotidine | 91 | 33 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 71 | 69 |
| Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropinebrand: Diphenoxylate-Atropine | 49 | 18 |
| Lactulose | 44 | — |
| Spironolactone | 44 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$327 across 12 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
- 2005-08-10
- Last updated
- 2021-09-08
- Certified
- 2021-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hitendra Chauhan's NPI number?
- Hitendra Chauhan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497757553, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Hitendra Chauhan's specialty?
- Hitendra Chauhan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Hitendra Chauhan located?
- Hitendra Chauhan's practice location on file with NPPES is 1840 Mesquite Ave, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403-5771.
- What is Hitendra Chauhan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Hitendra Chauhan is (928) 453-8500.
- Does Hitendra Chauhan accept Medicare?
- Hitendra Chauhan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Hitendra Chauhan's NPI active?
- Yes — Hitendra Chauhan's NPI (1497757553) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.