Tawfik Chami, MD
NPI 1730198052 · Gastroenterology Physician · Zephyrhills, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tawfik Chami, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Zephyrhills, FL (NPI 1730198052).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730198052
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME65020 (FL)
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
19 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
933 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 442 | $124 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 103 | $164 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 77 | $248 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 71 | $64 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 68 | $79 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 424 | 153 |
| Famotidine | 365 | 156 |
| Omeprazole | 250 | 94 |
| Sucralfate | 202 | 69 |
| Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Acbrand: Clenpiq | 200 | 192 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 131 | 131 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 91 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,368 across 133 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
- 2006-08-05
- Last updated
- 2021-08-30
- Certified
- 2021-08-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tawfik Chami's NPI number?
- Tawfik Chami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730198052, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tawfik Chami's specialty?
- Tawfik Chami is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tawfik Chami located?
- Tawfik Chami's practice location on file with NPPES is 38135 Market Sq, Zephyrhills, FL 33542.
- What is Tawfik Chami's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tawfik Chami is (813) 780-7534.
- Does Tawfik Chami accept Medicare?
- Tawfik Chami is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tawfik Chami's NPI active?
- Yes — Tawfik Chami's NPI (1730198052) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.