Edwin Lopez-Chaves, M.D.
NPI 1952596520 · Internal Medicine Physician · Zephyrhills, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edwin Lopez-Chaves, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Zephyrhills, FL (NPI 1952596520).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952596520
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME 106754 (FL)
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 tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
800 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 366 | $77 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 148 | $111 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 123 | $116 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 111 | $169 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 52 | $128 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $77–$169 (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 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 44 | 43 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 22 | 21 |
| Cefdinir | 21 | 20 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 19 | 17 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 16 | 15 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 16 | 15 |
| Prednisone |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-09-07
- Last updated
- 2017-01-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edwin Lopez-Chaves's NPI number?
- Edwin Lopez-Chaves's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952596520, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edwin Lopez-Chaves's specialty?
- Edwin Lopez-Chaves is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edwin Lopez-Chaves located?
- Edwin Lopez-Chaves's practice location on file with NPPES is 38135 Market Sq, Zephyrhills, FL 33542-7505.
- What is Edwin Lopez-Chaves's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edwin Lopez-Chaves is (813) 778-0444.
- Does Edwin Lopez-Chaves accept Medicare?
- Edwin Lopez-Chaves is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edwin Lopez-Chaves's NPI active?
- Yes — Edwin Lopez-Chaves's NPI (1952596520) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.