Vijaya Chelikani, MD
NPI 1528686474 · Nephrology Physician · Shelby, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijaya Chelikani, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Shelby, NC (NPI 1528686474).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528686474
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4351046870 (MI)
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 tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$645 across 6 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)
- 141 Laurel Hill Dr Ste 1Rutherfordton, NC 28139-3320Phone: (704) 487-9766
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-07-08
- Last updated
- 2025-06-10
- Certified
- 2025-06-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijaya Chelikani's NPI number?
- Vijaya Chelikani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528686474, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijaya Chelikani's specialty?
- Vijaya Chelikani is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijaya Chelikani located?
- Vijaya Chelikani's practice location on file with NPPES is 1019 N Lafayette St Ste 1, Shelby, NC 28150-3746.
- What is Vijaya Chelikani's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijaya Chelikani is (704) 481-7904.
- Does Vijaya Chelikani accept Medicare?
- Vijaya Chelikani is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijaya Chelikani's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijaya Chelikani's NPI (1528686474) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.