Charnes Chiu, MD
NPI 1548290869 · Nephrology Physician · Santa Fe, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charnes Chiu, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Santa Fe, NM (NPI 1548290869).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548290869
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD 2007-0093 (NM)
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
19 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
1,608 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 50 Minutes99233 | 400 | $119 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 220 | $300 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 218 | $48 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 203 | $127 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 203 | $44 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 150 | 54 |
| Carvedilol | 133 | 45 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 131 | 46 |
| Lisinopril | 68 | 24 |
| Furosemide | 63 | 26 |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | 55 | 21 |
| Potassium Citratebrand: Potassium Citrate Er | 51 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$366 across 17 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
- 2006-07-03
- Last updated
- 2021-03-26
- Certified
- 2021-03-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charnes Chiu's NPI number?
- Charnes Chiu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548290869, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charnes Chiu's specialty?
- Charnes Chiu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charnes Chiu located?
- Charnes Chiu's practice location on file with NPPES is 2904 Rodeo Park Dr E Ste 300b, Santa Fe, NM 87505-6309.
- What is Charnes Chiu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charnes Chiu is (505) 216-3466.
- Does Charnes Chiu accept Medicare?
- Charnes Chiu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charnes Chiu's NPI active?
- Yes — Charnes Chiu's NPI (1548290869) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.