DR. NEPAL C. CHOWDHURY M.D.
NPI 1114006574
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Huntington, WV

Q: What is Nepal Chowdhury's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nepal Chowdhury is 1114006574. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 3, 2006.

Q: What is Nepal Chowdhury's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nepal Chowdhury was last updated on April 21, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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 November 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2828 1ST AVE, SUITE 200, HUNTINGTON, WV 25702(304) 399-7530(304) 399-7532 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 21, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 21, 2021, May 11, 2018, Apr 10, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Nepal C. Chowdhury M.d. NPPES

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

DR. NEPAL C. CHOWDHURY M.D. (NPI 1114006574) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Huntington, West Virginia, licensed in West Virginia (22938) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Holzer Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Hurricane.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114006574

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. NEPAL C. CHOWDHURYCredential: M.D.

Location Address2828 1ST AVE, SUITE 200Huntington, WV 25702-1236

Mailing AddressPo Box 4190Barboursville, WV 25504-4190 · (304) 399-4405 · Fax (304) 399-2526

Phone(304) 399-7530

Fax(304) 399-7532

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987

Enumeration DateNovember 3, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 21, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 21, 2021

✔ NPI 1114006574 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in WV · 22938

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 22938 (WV), 212308 (NY), MD00044597 (WA), 22607 (AL)

2828 1ST AVE, Huntington, WV 25702

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1147 Willow Tree WayHurricane, WV 25526-1085 · Phone (304) 397-3002 · Fax (304) 397-3007

Other Identifiers 18

Other001995135WV · Bsmt Mountain State

Other171280WV · Unicare

Other4867311WV · Carelink

Other9233078WV · Aetna

Other1072433WV · Brickstreet

Other613154600WV · Black Lung

Medicaid000000233228OH

Other114006574WV · Tricare

Other208017790WV · United Mine Workers Of America

Other2176661WV · Uhc

Other0201765WA · L&i

Medicaid550357050228OH

Medicaid3810010648WV

Other550357050WV · United Mine Workers Of America

Other030028200WV · Black Lung

Other000000233228OH · Unison

Other001995135WV · Mtn Bcbs

Medicaid8418535WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Nepal C. Chowdhury 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 ID9133172976

PECOS Enrollment IDI20071213000082

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

74 services60 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

57 services57 patients

Harvest of vein using an endoscope 33508

Harvesting a vein using an endoscope is a procedure where a small camera is used to help surgeons remove a vein from your body. This vein is often used to bypass a blocked artery, improving blood flow to your heart.

47 services47 patients

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533

A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.

45 services45 patients

Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 4 grafts 33521

A coronary artery bypass with 4 grafts is a heart operation where a surgeon takes healthy blood vessels from your leg, arm or chest to create new paths for blood to flow around blocked arteries in your heart. This can improve your heart function and symptoms.

21 services21 patients

Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 3 grafts 33519

A coronary artery bypass with 3 grafts is a surgery to improve blood flow to the heart. Veins or arteries from other parts of your body are used to bypass blocked coronary arteries. This helps to restore normal blood flow to the heart, reducing the risk of heart disease.

15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Holzer Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Gallipolis, OH

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number360054

Location100 Jackson PikeGallipolis, OH 45631 · Gallia County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Mary's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Huntington, WV

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number510007

Location2900 1st AvenueHuntington, WV 25702 · Cabell County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 25702 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

$164.59 typical visit price

range $53.20 – $164.59

Typical copayment $41.14 (range $13.30 – $41.14)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$66.84 typical visit price

range $16.47 – $133.29

Typical copayment $16.71 (range $4.11 – $33.32)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers12 claims12 services$14.65 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers12 claims12 services$74.22 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

ERIC L. PING ACNP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

2828 1ST AVE, SUITE 200
HUNTINGTON, WV 25702

Cabell County (304) 399-7530

MS. PATRICIA S WRIGHT FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

2828 1ST AVE
HUNTINGTON, WV 25702

Cabell County (304) 529-0483

LEAH A. STEELE FNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

2828 1ST AVE
HUNTINGTON, WV 25702

Cabell County (304) 244-2936

JENNIFER NICOLE PRUETT

Speech-Language Pathologist

2828 1ST AVE
HUNTINGTON, WV 25702

Cabell County (304) 526-1300

HIGHLAWN PREFERRED PHARMACY

Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)

2828 1ST AVE, SUITE 203
HUNTINGTON, WV 25702

Cabell County (304) 522-6304

DR. RANDALL H JAMES DO

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

2828 1ST AVE, HIGHAWN MEDICAL BUILDING, STE 504
HUNTINGTON, WV 25702

Cabell County (304) 399-7212

DR. LUIS E BOLANO M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery

2828 1ST AVE, SUITE 400
HUNTINGTON, WV 25702

Cabell County (304) 525-6905

DR. JACK R STEEL M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery

2828 1ST AVE, SUITE 400
HUNTINGTON, WV 25702

Cabell County (304) 525-6905

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 Nepal Chowdhury's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nepal Chowdhury is 1114006574. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 3, 2006.

Where is Nepal Chowdhury located?

Nepal Chowdhury practices at 2828 1st Ave Suite 200, Huntington, WV 25702. The listed phone number is (304) 399-7530.

What is Nepal Chowdhury's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Nepal Chowdhury enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nepal Chowdhury 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.

What insurance does Nepal Chowdhury accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia list Nepal Chowdhury 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 Nepal Chowdhury affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nepal Chowdhury is affiliated with Holzer Medical Center and St Mary's Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nepal Chowdhury was last updated on April 21, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years 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.