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PRIYA CHHIKARA M.D.
NPI 1114307097
Surgery in New Orleans, LA

Active since June 04, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1542 TULANE AVE STE 734B, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112(631) 697-1920 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 19, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 19, 2022, Nov 4, 2021, Jun 20, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Priya Chhikara M.d. NPPES

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

PRIYA CHHIKARA M.D. (NPI 1114307097) is an individual surgery provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (326636) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Md Capital Region Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114307097
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NamePRIYA CHHIKARACredential: M.D.
Location Address1542 TULANE AVE STE 734BNew Orleans, LA 70112-2865
Mailing Address1542 Tulane Ave Ste 734bNew Orleans, LA 70112-2865 · (631) 697-1920
Phone(631) 697-1920
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJune 4, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMay 19, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 19, 2022
✔ NPI 1114307097 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 326636
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License MT209454 (PA)
1542 TULANE AVE STE 734B, New Orleans, LA 70112
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11500 Lansdowne AveDarby, PA 19023-1200 · Phone (610) 237-4000
Location 26400 Perkins RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808-4124 · Phone (225) 330-0497 · Fax (225) 330-0498

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2557947LA

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

Priya Chhikara 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 ID2365733078
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240903001261
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of MD Capital Region Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Upper Marlboro, MD
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210003
Location901 North Harry S Truman DriveUpper Marlboro, MD 20774 · Prince Georges County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70112 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
$86.76 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$69.44 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $17.36 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

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 Priya Chhikara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Priya Chhikara is 1114307097. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 4, 2015.

Where is Priya Chhikara located?

Priya Chhikara practices at 1542 Tulane Ave Ste 734B, New Orleans, LA 70112. The listed phone number is (631) 697-1920.

What is Priya Chhikara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Priya Chhikara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Priya Chhikara 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.

Is Priya Chhikara affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Priya Chhikara is affiliated with University Of MD Capital Region Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Priya Chhikara was last updated on May 19, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.