Samuel Chakola, M.D.
NPI 1932485604 · Internal Medicine Physician · Cambridge, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samuel Chakola, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Cambridge, MA (NPI 1932485604).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932485604
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 248627 (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
14 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
1,509 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 | 406 | $130 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 356 | $79 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 236 | $357 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 166 | $119 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 127 | $71 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 61 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 133 | 46 |
| Losartan Potassium | 111 | 35 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 85 | 17 |
| Lisinopril | 72 | 29 |
| Carvedilol | 66 | 23 |
| Torsemide | 65 | 22 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 59 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$80 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
- 2011-10-26
- Last updated
- 2016-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samuel Chakola's NPI number?
- Samuel Chakola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932485604, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samuel Chakola's specialty?
- Samuel Chakola is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samuel Chakola located?
- Samuel Chakola's practice location on file with NPPES is 330 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138-5502.
- What is Samuel Chakola's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samuel Chakola is (317) 560-2741.
- Does Samuel Chakola accept Medicare?
- Samuel Chakola is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samuel Chakola's NPI active?
- Yes — Samuel Chakola's NPI (1932485604) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.