Muhammad Chughtai, MD
NPI 1942609318 · Infectious Disease Physician · Lake Mary, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Muhammad Chughtai, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Lake Mary, FL (NPI 1942609318).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942609318
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2014-01817 (NC)
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
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
8,364 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 | 6,657 | $77 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 1,146 | $169 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 278 | $128 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 259 | $115 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 24 | $210 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $77–$210 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 188 | 106 |
| Daptomycin | 150 | 52 |
| Ertapenem Sodiumbrand: Ertapenem | 64 | 44 |
| Cefepime Hcl | 64 | 28 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 61 | 61 |
| Vancomycin Hcl | 59 | 31 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 49 | 48 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$143 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
- 2014-08-21
- Last updated
- 2018-06-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Muhammad Chughtai's NPI number?
- Muhammad Chughtai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942609318, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Muhammad Chughtai's specialty?
- Muhammad Chughtai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Muhammad Chughtai located?
- Muhammad Chughtai's practice location on file with NPPES is 142 Parliament Loop, Lake Mary, FL 32746.
- What is Muhammad Chughtai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Muhammad Chughtai is (240) 281-3485.
- Does Muhammad Chughtai accept Medicare?
- Muhammad Chughtai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Muhammad Chughtai's NPI active?
- Yes — Muhammad Chughtai's NPI (1942609318) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.