Saurabh Chawla, M.D.
NPI 1528137411 · Nephrology Physician · Merrillville, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Saurabh Chawla, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Merrillville, IN (NPI 1528137411).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528137411
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036116104 (IL)
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 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
1,777 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 | 709 | $74 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 179 | $335 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 152 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 135 | $108 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 123 | $164 |
| Home Dialysis Services Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90966 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 178 | 67 |
| Furosemide | 117 | 49 |
| Carvedilol | 86 | 34 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 80 | 36 |
| Losartan Potassium | 69 | 19 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 66 | 16 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 56 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,694 across 85 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)
- 1501 S California AveChicago, IL 60608-1732Phone: (773) 257-6552
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-07
- Last updated
- 2022-06-01
- Certified
- 2022-06-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saurabh Chawla's NPI number?
- Saurabh Chawla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528137411, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Saurabh Chawla's specialty?
- Saurabh Chawla is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Saurabh Chawla located?
- Saurabh Chawla's practice location on file with NPPES is 6061 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410-2619.
- What is Saurabh Chawla's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Saurabh Chawla is (219) 884-2011.
- Does Saurabh Chawla accept Medicare?
- Saurabh Chawla is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Saurabh Chawla's NPI active?
- Yes — Saurabh Chawla's NPI (1528137411) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.