Dinu Cherian, M.D.
NPI 1851550388 · Internal Medicine Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dinu Cherian, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1851550388).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851550388
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MT193329 (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
18 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
1,006 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 234 | $244 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 142 | $101 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 133 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 118 | $88 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening; Colonoscopy on Individual at High RiskG0105 | 63 | $167 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 436 | 168 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 79 | 28 |
| Famotidine | 54 | 21 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 53 | 15 |
| Mesalamine | 34 | — |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 24 | — |
| Mesalaminebrand: Mesalamine Er | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$805 across 41 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
- 2008-06-09
- Last updated
- 2008-06-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dinu Cherian's NPI number?
- Dinu Cherian's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851550388, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dinu Cherian's specialty?
- Dinu Cherian is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dinu Cherian located?
- Dinu Cherian's practice location on file with NPPES is 3401 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19140-5103.
- What is Dinu Cherian's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dinu Cherian is (215) 707-2000.
- Does Dinu Cherian accept Medicare?
- Dinu Cherian is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dinu Cherian's NPI active?
- Yes — Dinu Cherian's NPI (1851550388) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-06-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.