Samira Chowdhury, MD
NPI 1811427669 · Rheumatology Physician · Mineola, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samira Chowdhury, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Mineola, NY (NPI 1811427669).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811427669
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,098 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 | 361 | $142 |
| 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 | 262 | $18 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 220 | $9 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 192 | $188 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 35 | $128 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 219 | 80 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 128 | 34 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 95 | 28 |
| Meloxicam | 75 | 35 |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen | 49 | 11 |
| Allopurinol | 49 | 16 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 36 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,143 across 35 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
- 2017-06-14
- Last updated
- 2022-08-22
- Certified
- 2022-08-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samira Chowdhury's NPI number?
- Samira Chowdhury's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811427669, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samira Chowdhury's specialty?
- Samira Chowdhury is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samira Chowdhury located?
- Samira Chowdhury's practice location on file with NPPES is 222 Station Plaza North, Mineola, NY 11501.
- What is Samira Chowdhury's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samira Chowdhury is (516) 663-2381.
- Does Samira Chowdhury accept Medicare?
- Samira Chowdhury is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samira Chowdhury's NPI active?
- Yes — Samira Chowdhury's NPI (1811427669) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.