Farhanaz Chowdhury, M.D.
NPI 1518253160 · Hospitalist Physician · Belleville, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Farhanaz Chowdhury, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Belleville, IL (NPI 1518253160).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518253160
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036-138143 (IL)
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
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
834 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 | 510 | $78 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 174 | $111 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 102 | $49 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 29 | $130 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 19 | $117 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $49–$130 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 59 | 31 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 41 | 17 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 30 | — |
| Furosemide | 28 | 19 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 24 | 24 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 20 | — |
| Prednisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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 (3)
- 211 S 3rd StBelleville, IL 62220Phone: (618) 234-2120Fax: (618) 641-5806
- 211 S 3rd StBelleville, IL 62220-1915Phone: (618) 234-2120Fax: (618) 641-5806
- 1404 Cross StShiloh, IL 62269-2988Phone: (618) 607-3055
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-22
- Last updated
- 2025-01-08
- Certified
- 2025-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Farhanaz Chowdhury's NPI number?
- Farhanaz Chowdhury's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518253160, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Farhanaz Chowdhury's specialty?
- Farhanaz Chowdhury is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Farhanaz Chowdhury located?
- Farhanaz Chowdhury's practice location on file with NPPES is 4500 Memorial Dr, Belleville, IL 62226-5360.
- What is Farhanaz Chowdhury's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Farhanaz Chowdhury is (618) 257-6220.
- Does Farhanaz Chowdhury accept Medicare?
- Farhanaz Chowdhury is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Farhanaz Chowdhury's NPI active?
- Yes — Farhanaz Chowdhury's NPI (1518253160) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.