Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Irfan Chughtai, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Meriden, CT

  • NPI 1477538973
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 73.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
455 Lewis Ave, Suite 214
Meriden, CT 064512121
(203) 237-6700

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 30, 2014
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Connecticut #039668

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477538973. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,790
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$298,437
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 397 126 $126
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 330 217 $137
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 271 119 $84
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 181 42 $317
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 138 42 $381
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 121 79 $192
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 96 90 $97
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 84 82 $183
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 81 32 $75
90962 Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) 25 19 $219

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Meriden Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 127. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$98
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Akebia Therapeutics INC 1 $52.58
Travere Therapeutics, INC. 4 $45.50

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$76
Education
$22

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,578
Patients
416
Total drug cost
$41,095
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Furosemide Generic 227 76 $1,599
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 180 54 $1,470
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 152 39 $764
Potassium Chloride Generic 115 30 $5,748
Potassium Citrate ER (Potassium Citrate) Brand 112 27 $11,144
Doxazosin Mesylate Generic 110 29 $2,223
Losartan Potassium Generic 103 30 $1,367
Calcitriol Generic 86 23 $1,797
Carvedilol Generic 79 23 $915
Prosol (Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1) Brand 78 0 $9,292

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Irfan Chughtai's medical specialty?
Dr. Irfan Chughtai practices Nephrology Physician in Meriden, CT.
Where does Dr. Irfan Chughtai practice?
Dr. Irfan Chughtai practices at 455 Lewis Ave, Meriden, CT 064512121. Office phone: 2032376700.
What is Dr. Irfan Chughtai's NPI?
Dr. Irfan Chughtai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477538973, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Irfan Chughtai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Irfan Chughtai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Irfan Chughtai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.