Kapil Thapa Chhetri, MD
NPI 1770138810 · Hospitalist Physician · Lafayette, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kapil Thapa Chhetri, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Lafayette, IN (NPI 1770138810).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770138810
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 125074004 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
907 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 | 325 | $73 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 218 | $110 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 137 | $106 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 90 | $160 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 79 | $46 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 35 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 67 | 43 |
| Furosemide | 37 | 31 |
| Prednisone | 35 | 35 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 30 | 30 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 29 | 29 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 23 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 21 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$62 across 3 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 (1)
- 1969 W Ogden AveChicago, IL 60612-3765Phone: (312) 864-6000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-08-06
- Last updated
- 2023-09-13
- Certified
- 2023-09-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kapil Thapa Chhetri's NPI number?
- Kapil Thapa Chhetri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770138810, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kapil Thapa Chhetri's specialty?
- Kapil Thapa Chhetri is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kapil Thapa Chhetri located?
- Kapil Thapa Chhetri's practice location on file with NPPES is 1701 S Creasy Ln, Lafayette, IN 47905-4972.
- What is Kapil Thapa Chhetri's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kapil Thapa Chhetri is (765) 502-4000.
- Does Kapil Thapa Chhetri accept Medicare?
- Kapil Thapa Chhetri is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kapil Thapa Chhetri's NPI active?
- Yes — Kapil Thapa Chhetri's NPI (1770138810) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.