Chandrikha Chandrasekharan, M.D.
NPI 1780814491 · Medical Oncology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Medical Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chandrikha Chandrasekharan, M.D. is a Medical Oncology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1780814491).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780814491
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 43584 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
16 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
379 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 | 309 | $89 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 34 | $166 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 22 | $61 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 14 | $159 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $61–$166 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone | 139 | 35 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 65 | 41 |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 56 | 38 |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Creon | 31 | — |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 25 | 16 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 18 | — |
| Famotidine | 18 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,597 across 13 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)
- 200 Hawkins DriveUihc Internal Medicine, C21- GhIowa City, IA 52242Phone: (319) 356-2148
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-07-16
- Last updated
- 2025-02-03
- Certified
- 2025-02-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chandrikha Chandrasekharan's NPI number?
- Chandrikha Chandrasekharan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780814491, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chandrikha Chandrasekharan's specialty?
- Chandrikha Chandrasekharan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chandrikha Chandrasekharan located?
- Chandrikha Chandrasekharan's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4000.
- What is Chandrikha Chandrasekharan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chandrikha Chandrasekharan is (713) 792-6161.
- Does Chandrikha Chandrasekharan accept Medicare?
- Chandrikha Chandrasekharan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chandrikha Chandrasekharan's NPI active?
- Yes — Chandrikha Chandrasekharan's NPI (1780814491) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.