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Dr. Saurabh Chawla, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Nephrology Physician · Merrillville, IN
- NPI 1528137411
- Accepts Medicare
- 25 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
6061 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 464102619
(219) 884-2011
fax (219) 884-2810 - Additional location
-
1501 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 606081732
(773) 257-6552 - Mailing address
-
120 W 22Nd St Ste 200
Oak Brook, IL 605231563
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 1, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Indiana #01081943A · Illinois #036116104
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528137411. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,782
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$214,089
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 781 | 234 | $74 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 145 | 58 | $67 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 144 | 63 | $111 | |
90966 |
Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) | 137 | 34 | $274 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 120 | 48 | $46 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 114 | 104 | $162 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 111 | 18 | $331 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 102 | 44 | $112 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 35 | 14 | $275 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 27 | 13 | $137 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Merrillville Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 163. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,694
Transactions
80
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ovesco Endoscopy USA, INC. | 1 | $564.02 | |
| Opko Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 11 | $334.80 | |
| Amgen INC. | 11 | $273.32 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 13 | $270.63 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 6 | $227.15 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 6 | $216.27 | |
| Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. | 14 | $204.24 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 4 | $108.92 | |
| Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 4 | $103.59 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $79.56 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 2 | $61.63 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 2 | $49.28 | |
| Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, INC. | 2 | $36.10 | |
| Scpharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $28.96 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $27.48 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
744
Patients
224
Total drug cost
$69,969
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 120 | 45 | $852 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 118 | 47 | $915 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 61 | 11 | $48,349 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 57 | 22 | $994 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 48 | 18 | $1,266 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 47 | 20 | $771 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 42 | 17 | $267 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate ER (Isosorbide Mononitrate) | Brand | 41 | 0 | $613 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 37 | 20 | $279 |
| Clinisol (Parenteral Amino Acid 15% No.5) | Brand | 36 | 0 | $6,029 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Saurabh Chawla's medical specialty?
Dr. Saurabh Chawla practices Nephrology Physician in Merrillville, IN.
Where does Dr. Saurabh Chawla practice?
Dr. Saurabh Chawla practices at 6061 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 464102619. Office phone: 2198842011.
What is Dr. Saurabh Chawla's NPI?
Dr. Saurabh Chawla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528137411, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Saurabh Chawla accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Saurabh Chawla accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Saurabh Chawla commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (HCPCS 90935); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.