Renuka Chowdhury, MD
NPI 1881653186 · Nephrology Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Renuka Chowdhury, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1881653186).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881653186
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L4887 (TX)
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
20 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
833 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 171 | $73 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 147 | $107 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 124 | $334 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 99 | $69 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 93 | $164 |
| 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'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 143 | 45 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 134 | 37 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 111 | 38 |
| Carvedilol | 110 | 33 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 97 | 24 |
| Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2)brand: Vitamin D2 | 94 | 27 |
| Empagliflozin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$604 across 23 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
- 2006-03-23
- Last updated
- 2024-01-08
- Certified
- 2024-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Renuka Chowdhury's NPI number?
- Renuka Chowdhury's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881653186, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Renuka Chowdhury's specialty?
- Renuka Chowdhury is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Renuka Chowdhury located?
- Renuka Chowdhury's practice location on file with NPPES is 1411 N Beckley Ave Ste 370, Dallas, TX 75203-1513.
- What is Renuka Chowdhury's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Renuka Chowdhury is (214) 358-2300.
- Does Renuka Chowdhury accept Medicare?
- Renuka Chowdhury is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Renuka Chowdhury's NPI active?
- Yes — Renuka Chowdhury's NPI (1881653186) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.