Noshaba Chughtai, M.D.
NPI 1538458591 · Family Medicine Physician · Merced, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Noshaba Chughtai, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Merced, CA (NPI 1538458591).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538458591
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- NE105805 (FL)
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
15 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
3,842 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 | 959 | $96 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 665 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 424 | $135 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 394 | $17 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 189 | $9 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 124 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 574 | 153 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 335 | 91 |
| Metformin Hcl | 323 | 93 |
| Famotidine | 285 | 98 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 281 | 96 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 274 | 55 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,281 across 53 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
- 2011-03-30
- Last updated
- 2020-12-10
- Certified
- 2020-12-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Noshaba Chughtai's NPI number?
- Noshaba Chughtai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538458591, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Noshaba Chughtai's specialty?
- Noshaba Chughtai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Noshaba Chughtai located?
- Noshaba Chughtai's practice location on file with NPPES is 378 W Olive Ave Ste a, Merced, CA 95348-3182.
- What is Noshaba Chughtai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Noshaba Chughtai is (209) 205-1103.
- Does Noshaba Chughtai accept Medicare?
- Noshaba Chughtai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Noshaba Chughtai's NPI active?
- Yes — Noshaba Chughtai's NPI (1538458591) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.