DR. RITU CHANDAK M.D
NPI 1033218631
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Jersey City, NJ

Q: What is Ritu Chandak's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ritu Chandak is 1033218631. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Ritu Maheshwari M.D.

Q: What is Ritu Chandak's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ritu Chandak was last updated on January 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since September 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

93.71/100

CMS Quality Rating

395 GRAND ST, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302(201) 915-2000(201) 915-2520 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Ritu Chandak M.d NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RITU CHANDAK M.D (NPI 1033218631) is an individual psychiatry provider in Jersey City, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (MA07677500) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Jersey City Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Jersey City.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033218631

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Provider Legal NameDR. RITU CHANDAKCredential: M.D

Location Address395 GRAND STJersey City, NJ 07302-4238

Mailing Address355 Grand StJersey City, NJ 07302-4321 · (201) 915-2802 · Fax (201) 915-2520

Phone(201) 915-2000

Fax(201) 915-2520

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995

Enumeration DateSeptember 21, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 2, 2025

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 2, 2025

✔ NPI 1033218631 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

License✔ Licensed in NJ · MA07677500

Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

395 GRAND ST, Jersey City, NJ 07302

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Ritu Maheshwari M.d

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1219 Montgomery St Apt 2Jersey City, NJ 07302-5020 · Phone (201) 614-5633 · Fax (201) 277-9616

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Oscar Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ritu Chandak M.d is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8426151481

PECOS Enrollment IDI20070312000336

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Ritu Chandak reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nj Behavioral Care Inc.

0.4 mi

Psychiatry

219 MONTGOMERY ST APT 2
Jersey City, NJ 07302

Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment

NPI 1770249385 (201) 614-5633

Barnabas Health Medical Group, PC

13 mi

Specialist

95 OLD SHORT HILLS RD
West Orange, NJ 07052

Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
757 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1447206420 (888) 724-7123

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

115 services45 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

51 services46 patients

Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 90792

A psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services is a comprehensive assessment. It includes a detailed examination of your mental health and physical wellbeing, as well as your personal and family history. This evaluation aids in creating an effective treatment plan.

26 services25 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

19 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Jersey City Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Jersey City, NJ

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number310074

Location355 Grand StreetJersey City, NJ 07302 · Hudson County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07302 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$190.92 typical visit price

range $63.84 – $190.92

Typical copayment $47.73 (range $15.96 – $47.73)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$79.09 typical visit price

range $20.97 – $155.92

Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

93.71/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

77.79

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

INAH ALEXA SAYONG BUNALES PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

395 GRAND ST
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302

Hudson County (201) 915-2385

GIOCONDA MICHINEAU LAC

Counselor (Mental Health)

395 GRAND ST
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302

Hudson County (201) 915-2834

DR. MICHAEL CANNELLA M.D.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

395 GRAND ST
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302

Hudson County (201) 915-2511

MS. ASHLEY LOUISE TORINO LCSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

395 GRAND ST
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302

Hudson County (201) 915-2210

JOHANNA SIKAFFY

Counselor (Mental Health)

395 GRAND ST
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302

Hudson County (201) 915-2000

MEGAN CATHERINE FARRELL

Occupational Therapist

395 GRAND ST
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302

Hudson County (201) 915-2000

DR. DAVID BENJAMIN SCHNUR M.D.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

395 GRAND ST, JERSEY CITY MEDICAL CENTER DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302

Hudson County (201) 915-2464

HEE YOUNG SO M.D

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

395 GRAND ST
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302

Hudson County (201) 915-2856

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ritu Chandak's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ritu Chandak is 1033218631. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 21, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Ritu Maheshwari M.D.

Where is Ritu Chandak located?

Ritu Chandak practices at 395 Grand St, Jersey City, NJ 07302. The listed phone number is (201) 915-2000.

What is Ritu Chandak's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Ritu Chandak enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ritu Chandak is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ritu Chandak's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ritu Chandak reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Nj Behavioral Care Inc. (Jersey City, NJ) and Barnabas Health Medical Group, PC (West Orange, NJ). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Ritu Chandak's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ritu Chandak accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Oscar Health list Ritu Chandak as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Ritu Chandak affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ritu Chandak is affiliated with Jersey City Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ritu Chandak was last updated on January 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.