Lydia Chelala
NPI 1851778633 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lydia Chelala is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1851778633).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851778633
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036157436 (IL)
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
11 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
2,674 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 1,361 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 443 | $11 |
| Ct Scan of Chest Without Contrast71250 | 236 | $54 |
| Ct Scan of Chest With Contrast71260 | 179 | $57 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Chest With Contrast71275 | 175 | $91 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 78 | $36 |
| Ct Scan of Chest Without Contrast71250 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (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
- 2015-04-30
- Last updated
- 2024-09-27
- Certified
- 2024-09-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lydia Chelala's NPI number?
- Lydia Chelala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851778633, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lydia Chelala's specialty?
- Lydia Chelala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lydia Chelala located?
- Lydia Chelala's practice location on file with NPPES is 5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637-1443.
- What is Lydia Chelala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lydia Chelala is (773) 702-1000.
- Does Lydia Chelala accept Medicare?
- Lydia Chelala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lydia Chelala's NPI active?
- Yes — Lydia Chelala's NPI (1851778633) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.