DR. RAKESH K CHOPRA M.D.
NPI 1235158841
Pediatrics in Altoona, PA

Active since July 18, 2006CLIA 39D0876179 · Waiver
1224 7TH AVE, ALTOONA, PA 16602(814) 944-8784(814) 944-8625 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. Rakesh K Chopra M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RAKESH K CHOPRA M.D. (NPI 1235158841) is an individual pediatrics provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD421246) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through September 14, 2027.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235158841
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RAKESH K CHOPRACredential: M.D.
Location Address1224 7TH AVEAltoona, PA 16602-2402
Mailing Address1224 7th AveAltoona, PA 16602-2402 · (814) 944-8784 · Fax (814) 944-8625
Fax(814) 944-8625
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1235158841 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License Licensed in PA · MD421246
Definition

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

1224 7TH AVE, Altoona, PA 16602

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1014884840001PA

Accepted Insurance

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 39D0876179

Rakesh K Chopra MD · Altoona, PA
Active · expires Sep 14, 2027
CLIA Number39D0876179
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 15, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 14, 2027
Laboratory DirectorDr. Rakesh K. Chopra
Laboratory Phone(814) 944-8784
Laboratory LocationRakesh K Chopra MD1224 Seventh Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1224 7TH AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Physician Assistant
1224 7TH AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Pediatrics
1224 7TH AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Physician Assistant
1224 7TH AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Pediatrics
1224 7TH AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16602
Physician Assistant
1224 7TH AVE
ALTOONA, PA 16602

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 Rakesh Chopra's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rakesh Chopra is 1235158841. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.

Where is Rakesh Chopra located?

Rakesh Chopra practices at 1224 7th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602. The listed phone number is (814) 944-8784.

What is Rakesh Chopra's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Does Rakesh Chopra hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 39D0876179) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 14, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Rakesh Chopra accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Rakesh Chopra 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rakesh Chopra was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.