Mushtaque Chachar, MD
NPI 1891903712 · Neurology Physician · New Bedford, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mushtaque Chachar, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in New Bedford, MA (NPI 1891903712).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891903712
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 231466 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,440 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 | 491 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 348 | $92 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 282 | $129 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 185 | $171 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 | 131 | $56 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 226 | 59 |
| Levetiracetam | 166 | 53 |
| Memantine Hcl | 156 | 47 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 140 | 42 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 100 | 23 |
| Lamotrigine | 99 | 18 |
| Topiramate | 77 | 30 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$712 across 37 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 237 State RdNorth Dartmouth, MA 02747-2612Phone: (508) 717-8903Fax: (508) 232-7900
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-21
- Last updated
- 2024-11-08
- Certified
- 2024-11-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mushtaque Chachar's NPI number?
- Mushtaque Chachar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891903712, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mushtaque Chachar's specialty?
- Mushtaque Chachar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mushtaque Chachar located?
- Mushtaque Chachar's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 Page St, New Bedford, MA 02740-3464.
- What is Mushtaque Chachar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mushtaque Chachar is (508) 973-9180.
- Does Mushtaque Chachar accept Medicare?
- Mushtaque Chachar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mushtaque Chachar's NPI active?
- Yes — Mushtaque Chachar's NPI (1891903712) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.