Ritu Chitkara, MD
NPI 1518154202 · Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ritu Chitkara, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1518154202).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518154202
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A101025 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 300 Pasteur DrStanford, CA 94305-2200Phone: (650) 497-8000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-09-26
- Last updated
- 2024-04-16
- Certified
- 2024-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ritu Chitkara's NPI number?
- Ritu Chitkara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518154202, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ritu Chitkara's specialty?
- Ritu Chitkara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ritu Chitkara located?
- Ritu Chitkara's practice location on file with NPPES is 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1601.
- What is Ritu Chitkara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ritu Chitkara is (650) 497-8000.
- Does Ritu Chitkara accept Medicare?
- Ritu Chitkara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ritu Chitkara's NPI active?
- Yes — Ritu Chitkara's NPI (1518154202) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.