Rati Chkheidze
NPI 1689086027 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rati Chkheidze is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1689086027).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689086027
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 39234 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
221 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 96 | $25 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 58 | $74 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 43 | $32 |
| Pathology Examination of Specimen During Surgery, First Tissue Block88331 | 24 | $56 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $25–$74 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-05-20
- Last updated
- 2022-10-20
- Certified
- 2021-01-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rati Chkheidze's NPI number?
- Rati Chkheidze's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689086027, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rati Chkheidze's specialty?
- Rati Chkheidze is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rati Chkheidze located?
- Rati Chkheidze's practice location on file with NPPES is 619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1900.
- What is Rati Chkheidze's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rati Chkheidze is (205) 934-4011.
- Does Rati Chkheidze accept Medicare?
- Rati Chkheidze is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rati Chkheidze's NPI active?
- Yes — Rati Chkheidze's NPI (1689086027) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.