Bandana Chawla, MD
NPI 1619964020 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bellaire, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bandana Chawla, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bellaire, TX (NPI 1619964020).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619964020
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- K9500 (TX)
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
218 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 | 145 | $92 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 53 | $130 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 20 | $9 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$130 (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 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 84 | 30 |
| Losartan Potassium | 82 | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 73 | 22 |
| Lisinopril | 54 | 16 |
| Metformin Hcl | 50 | 18 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 46 | 16 |
| Alprazolam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$45 across 2 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
- 2005-09-30
- Last updated
- 2020-02-11
- Certified
- 2020-02-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bandana Chawla's NPI number?
- Bandana Chawla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619964020, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bandana Chawla's specialty?
- Bandana Chawla is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bandana Chawla located?
- Bandana Chawla's practice location on file with NPPES is 4500 Bissonnet St, Bellaire, TX 77401-3124.
- What is Bandana Chawla's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bandana Chawla is (713) 592-8900.
- Does Bandana Chawla accept Medicare?
- Bandana Chawla is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bandana Chawla's NPI active?
- Yes — Bandana Chawla's NPI (1619964020) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-02-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.