Farhana Chowdhury, MD
NPI 1710218235 · Nephrology Physician · Newark, DE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Farhana Chowdhury, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Newark, DE (NPI 1710218235).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710218235
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C1-0010134 (DE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,062 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 35 Minutes99232 | 595 | $76 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 261 | $115 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 204 | $343 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 203 | $106 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 197 | $16 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 181 | 53 |
| Losartan Potassium | 147 | 42 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 109 | 34 |
| Calcitriol | 100 | 31 |
| Lisinopril | 44 | 13 |
| Spironolactone | 30 | — |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 29 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$882 across 39 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 4755 Ogletown Stanton RdNewark, DE 19718-2200Phone: (302) 733-1042
- 701 N Clayton St Ste 401Wilmington, DE 19805-3165Phone: (302) 421-9411Fax: (302) 421-9460
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-01-22
- Last updated
- 2021-06-17
- Certified
- 2021-06-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Farhana Chowdhury's NPI number?
- Farhana Chowdhury's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710218235, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Farhana Chowdhury's specialty?
- Farhana Chowdhury is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Farhana Chowdhury located?
- Farhana Chowdhury's practice location on file with NPPES is 4923 Ogletown Stanton Rd Ste 200, Newark, DE 19713.
- What is Farhana Chowdhury's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Farhana Chowdhury is (302) 225-0451.
- Does Farhana Chowdhury accept Medicare?
- Farhana Chowdhury is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Farhana Chowdhury's NPI active?
- Yes — Farhana Chowdhury's NPI (1710218235) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.