Samuel Chachkin, MD
NPI 1851451835 · Dermatology Physician · Huntingdon Valley, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Chachkin, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Huntingdon Valley, PA (NPI 1851451835).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851451835
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MT179623 (PA)
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
10,055 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 2,894 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,443 | $135 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,336 | $96 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 1,330 | $101 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 1,282 | $54 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 421 | 237 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 214 | 170 |
| Fluorouracil | 95 | 84 |
| Mupirocin | 86 | 61 |
| Hydrocortisone | 82 | 71 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 80 | 53 |
| Metronidazole | 80 | 51 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 55 | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,280 across 56 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
- 2006-12-11
- Last updated
- 2012-03-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Chachkin's NPI number?
- Samuel Chachkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851451835, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Chachkin's specialty?
- Samuel Chachkin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Chachkin located?
- Samuel Chachkin's practice location on file with NPPES is 2301 Huntingdon Pike, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006-6130.
- What is Samuel Chachkin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Chachkin is (215) 947-7500.
- Does Samuel Chachkin accept Medicare?
- Samuel Chachkin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Chachkin's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Chachkin's NPI (1851451835) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-03-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.