IMRAN H CHOWDHURY MD
NPI 1396747549
Specialist in Columbia, MD
NPI Status: Active since June 01, 2005
Contact Information
10802 HICKORY RIDGE RD
STE 310
COLUMBIA, MD
ZIP 21044
Phone: (410) 997-1336
Fax: (410) 997-1636
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 39
- Specialist
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About IMRAN CHOWDHURY
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Imran Chowdhury, a provider established in Columbia, Maryland with a medical specialization in Specialist and more than 39 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1396747549 assigned on June 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number D0042019 (MD). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.
- NPI
- 1396747549
- Provider Name
- IMRAN H CHOWDHURY MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 10802 HICKORY RIDGE RD STE 310 COLUMBIA, MD 21044
- Location Phone
- (410) 997-1336
- Location Fax
- (410) 997-1636
- Mailing Address
- 9784 OLD ANNAPOLIS RD ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042
- Mailing Phone
- (410) 997-1336
- Mailing Fax
- (410) 997-1636
- Medical School Name
- OTHER
- Graduation Year
- 1987
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 06-01-2005
- Last Update Date
- 06-20-2018
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Specialist
- Taxonomy Code
- 174400000X
- Type
- Other Service Providers
- License No.
- D0042019
- License State
- MD
- Taxonomy Description
- An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Insurance Plans Accepted
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1114986 | OTHER (01) | MD | AETNA HMO |
| 187126 | OTHER (01) | VA | ANTHEM BLUE CROSS |
| 1936481 | OTHER (01) | MD | UNITED HEALTHCARE |
| 5702 | OTHER (01) | MD | ELDER HEALTH |
| 1854746 | MEDICAID (05) | NY | |
| N1510001 | OTHER (01) | DC | BLUE CROSS FEDERAL |
| 099956794A | MEDICAID (05) | GA | |
| 770390 | OTHER (01) | MD | NATIONAL CAPITAL PPO |
| 459053 | OTHER (01) | MD | MAMSI |
| 7615904 | MEDICAID (05) | NC | |
| 9200849 | OTHER (01) | MD | AMERICHOICE |
| 027476300 | MEDICAID (05) | DC | |
| 244618 | OTHER (01) | VA | BLUE CROSS OF TRIGON |
| 328881100 | MEDICAID (05) | MD | |
| 88624 | OTHER (01) | MD | AMERIGROUP |
| P00288291 | OTHER (01) | MD | RAILROAD |
| 4564479 | OTHER (01) | MD | AETNA OTHER |
| 92-00121 | OTHER (01) | MD | EVERCARE |
| 4410647001 | OTHER (01) | MD | CIGNA |
| $$$$$$$$$ | OTHER (01) | MD | TRICARE |
| 0178052 | OTHER (01) | MD | GHI |
| 459053 | OTHER (01) | MD | ALLIANCE |
| 1013393 | OTHER (01) | MD | COVENTRY |
| 494016 | OTHER (01) | MD | US HEALTHCARE |
| 61077802 | OTHER (01) | MD | BLUE CROSS OF MARYLAND |
| 88624 | OTHER (01) | MD | AMERICAID |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Imran Chowdhury is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Imran Chowdhury is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 2466432695
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20041029000632
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes
Extended inpatient or observation hospital service, first hour
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 10 minutes
Follow-up nursing facility visit per day, typically 15 minutes
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes
Initial nursing facility visit per day, typically 25 minutes
Initial nursing facility visit per day, typically 35 minutes
Injection, dalbavancin, 5 mg
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional
Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
This service was performed 301 times for 99 patientsThis service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
This service was performed 80 times for 54 patientsThis service involves staying in the hospital for a longer period for close monitoring or treatment. During the first hour, medical staff observe your health status, administer necessary treatments, and ensure your comfort and safety. It's part of ensuring optimal care.
This service was performed 62 times for 44 patientsFollow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
This service was performed 409 times for 176 patientsFollow-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.
This service was performed 2,148 times for 465 patientsFollow-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.
This service was performed 71 times for 47 patientsA follow-up nursing facility visit per day typically lasts about 10 minutes. This service involves a healthcare professional checking on your health status, answering any questions you may have, and monitoring your progress. This routine check ensures your recovery is on track and any concerns are addressed promptly.
This service was performed 24 times for 23 patientsA follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
This service was performed 289 times for 184 patientsThis is a procedure where a medical professional inserts a small tube into your vein to deliver medication, nutrients, or fluids directly into your bloodstream. This can be for treatment, prevention, or diagnosis. The process typically takes less than an hour.
This service was performed 61 times for 29 patientsThis procedure involves delivering medication, fluids, or nutrients directly into your vein. This is done to treat, prevent, or diagnose various conditions. Each additional hour refers to the extended time you may need to receive these substances for optimal results.
This service was performed 154 times for 29 patientsInitial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
This service was performed 55 times for 54 patientsInitial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
This service was performed 205 times for 198 patientsInitial 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.
This service was performed 35 times for 32 patientsAn initial nursing facility visit is a daily check-up to monitor your health status. This service, lasting typically 25 minutes, involves a nurse assessing your overall wellbeing, discussing concerns, and updating your care plan as needed.
This service was performed 21 times for 13 patientsAn initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.
This service was performed 24 times for 21 patientsDalbavancin injection is an antibiotic used to treat severe skin infections caused by certain bacteria. The 5mg dosage is administered by healthcare professionals into a vein, usually once a week. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This service was performed 13,500 times for 22 patientsThis service involves an outpatient visit for established patients who may not need direct interaction with a healthcare professional. It could include reviewing test results, monitoring existing conditions, or adjusting treatment plans. It's typically done remotely, ensuring your comfort and convenience.
This service was performed 101 times for 77 patientsThis service involves a physician overseeing your care while you receive Medicare-covered services from a home health agency. The care you're receiving is complex and involves various disciplines. The physician isn't physically present but regularly supervises your treatment to ensure optimal health outcomes.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record | 97% | 896 |
| Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter. This list must include ALL known prescriptions, over-the-counters, herbals, and vitamin/mineral/dietary (nutritional) supplements AND must contain the medications' name, dosage, frequency and route of administration | ||
| Engagement of patients through implementation of improvements in patient portal | Yes | N/A |
| Access to an enhanced patient portal that provides up to date information related to relevant chronic disease health or blood pressure control, and includes interactive features allowing patients to enter health information and/or enables bidirectional communication about medication changes and adherence. | ||
| e-Prescribing | 97% | 411 |
| At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology. | ||
| Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk | 98% | 93 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period | ||
| Implementation of documentation improvements for practice/process improvements | Yes | N/A |
| Implementation of practices/processes that document care coordination activities (e.g., a documented care coordination encounter that tracks all clinical staff involved and communications from date patient is scheduled for outpatient procedure through day of procedure). | ||
| Implementation of improvements that contribute to more timely communication of test results | Yes | N/A |
| Timely communication of test results defined as timely identification of abnormal test results with timely follow-up. | ||
| Improved Practices that Engage Patients Pre-Visit | Yes | N/A |
| Implementation of workflow changes that engage patients prior to the visit, such as a pre-visit development of a shared visit agenda with the patient, or targeted pre-visit laboratory testing that will be resulted and available to the MIPS eligible clinician to review and discuss during the patient’s appointment.. | ||
| Medication Reconciliation | 2% | 274 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Patient-Specific Education | 98% | 337 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults | 96% | 93 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine | ||
| Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan | 80% | 337 |
| Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2 | ||
| Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical Record | Yes | N/A |
| • Provide 24/7 access to MIPS eligible clinicians, groups, or care teams for advice about urgent and emergent care (e.g., MIPS eligible clinician and care team access to medical record, cross-coverage with access to medical record, or protocol-driven nurse line with access to medical record) that could include one or more of the following: • Expanded hours in evenings and weekends with access to the patient medical record (e.g., coordinate with small practices to provide alternate hour office visits and urgent care); • Use of alternatives to increase access to care team by MIPS eligible clinicians and groups, such as e-visits, phone visits, group visits, home visits and alternate locations (e.g., senior centers and assisted living centers); and/or Provision of same-day or next-day access to a consistent MIPS eligible clinician, group or care team when needed for urgent care or transition management. | ||
| Provide Patient Access | 61% | 337 |
| At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold certain information. | ||
| Secure Messaging | 5% | 337 |
| For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure message sent by the patient (or the patient-authorized representative) during the performance period. | ||
| Security Risk Analysis | Yes | N/A |
| Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process. | ||
| Specialized Registry Reporting | Yes | N/A |
| The MIPS eligible clinician is in active engagement to submit data to specialized registry. To earn a 5 % bonus in the promoting interoperability performance category score for submitting to one or more public health or clinical data registries also attest to PI_TRANS_PHCDRR_3_MULTI. | ||
| Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly | 1% "Inverse Quality Measure" This is an inverse quality measure, a lower rate means the provider is rated better. | 93 |
| Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication. 2) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least two of the same high-risk medication | ||
Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Imran Chowdhury is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF MD CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL CENTER | 901 NORTH HARRY S TRUMAN DRIVE UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774 | (301) 618-2000 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE WHITE OAK MEDICAL CENTER | 11890 HEALING WAY SILVER SPRING, MD 20904 | (240) 637-4000 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE FORT WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR | 11711 LIVINGSTON ROAD FORT WASHINGTON, MD 20744 | (301) 292-7000 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1396747549, we treat the final digit (9) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1396747549, enumerated as an "individual" on June 01, 2005.
The provider is located at 10802 HICKORY RIDGE RD STE 310 COLUMBIA, MD 21044 and the phone number is (410) 997-1336.
Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Aetna, Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Imran Chowdhury is affiliated with: UNIVERSITY OF MD CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL CENTER, ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE WHITE OAK MEDICAL CENTER and ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE FORT WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR.
