Ravi Chander, MD
NPI 1578511598 · Neurology Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ravi Chander, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1578511598).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578511598
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 31042 (TN)
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
20 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
130 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 67 | $87 |
| Nerve Conduction, 7-8 Studies95910 | 29 | $160 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 18 | $117 |
| Nerve Conduction, 3-4 Studies95908 | 16 | $102 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $87–$160 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 177 | 46 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 139 | 54 |
| Memantine Hcl | 122 | 47 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa Er | 120 | 40 |
| Lacosamide | 100 | 16 |
| Gabapentin | 98 | 31 |
| Topiramate | 58 | 22 |
| Lamotrigine |
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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-04
- Last updated
- 2016-01-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ravi Chander's NPI number?
- Ravi Chander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578511598, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ravi Chander's specialty?
- Ravi Chander is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ravi Chander located?
- Ravi Chander's practice location on file with NPPES is 7425 Ziegler Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421-2136.
- What is Ravi Chander's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ravi Chander is (423) 661-8707.
- Does Ravi Chander accept Medicare?
- Ravi Chander is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ravi Chander's NPI active?
- Yes — Ravi Chander's NPI (1578511598) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-01-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.