Dinesh Chhaganlal, MD
NPI 1649382698 · Family Medicine Physician · Merced, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dinesh Chhaganlal, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Merced, CA (NPI 1649382698).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649382698
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A105456 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2015-11-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dinesh Chhaganlal's NPI number?
- Dinesh Chhaganlal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649382698, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dinesh Chhaganlal's specialty?
- Dinesh Chhaganlal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dinesh Chhaganlal located?
- Dinesh Chhaganlal's practice location on file with NPPES is 315 Mercy Ave Ste 400, Merced, CA 95340.
- What is Dinesh Chhaganlal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dinesh Chhaganlal is (209) 564-3700.
- Does Dinesh Chhaganlal accept Medicare?
- Dinesh Chhaganlal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dinesh Chhaganlal's NPI active?
- Yes — Dinesh Chhaganlal's NPI (1649382698) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-11-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.