Chawki Gerges, M.D.
NPI 1982600946 · Internal Medicine Physician · Visalia, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chawki Gerges, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Visalia, CA (NPI 1982600946).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982600946
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A66288 (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
20 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
7,016 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 | 3,215 | $123 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 503 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 355 | $115 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 297 | $15 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 280 | $33 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 229 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 2,072 | 360 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 1,587 | 245 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,112 | 193 |
| Lisinopril | 980 | 176 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 956 | 148 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 939 | 148 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$630 across 33 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
- 2005-06-23
- Last updated
- 2011-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chawki Gerges's NPI number?
- Chawki Gerges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982600946, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chawki Gerges's specialty?
- Chawki Gerges is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chawki Gerges located?
- Chawki Gerges's practice location on file with NPPES is 128 N Akers St, Visalia, CA 93291-5121.
- What is Chawki Gerges's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chawki Gerges is (559) 636-1168.
- Does Chawki Gerges accept Medicare?
- Chawki Gerges is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chawki Gerges's NPI active?
- Yes — Chawki Gerges's NPI (1982600946) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.