Ron Chitayat, MD
NPI 1912008657 · Gastroenterology Physician · West Hills, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ron Chitayat, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in West Hills, CA (NPI 1912008657).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912008657
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G43613 (CA)
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
1,332 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 302 | $52 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 182 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 169 | $98 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 99 | $105 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 83 | $118 |
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 | 161 | 53 |
| Famotidine | 160 | 44 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 50 | 46 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 25 | — |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 21 | — |
| Dexlansoprazolebrand: Dexlansoprazole Dr | 20 | — |
| Mesalamine | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$338 across 18 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
- 2006-09-26
- Last updated
- 2010-01-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ron Chitayat's NPI number?
- Ron Chitayat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912008657, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ron Chitayat's specialty?
- Ron Chitayat is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ron Chitayat located?
- Ron Chitayat's practice location on file with NPPES is 7320 Woodlake Ave, West Hills, CA 91307.
- What is Ron Chitayat's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ron Chitayat is (818) 992-8505.
- Does Ron Chitayat accept Medicare?
- Ron Chitayat is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ron Chitayat's NPI active?
- Yes — Ron Chitayat's NPI (1912008657) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-01-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.