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RICHARD W CHITWOOD MD
NPI 1417972951
Surgery - Vascular Surgery in Carmel, IN

Active since July 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
13450 N MERIDIAN ST STE 160, CARMEL, IN 46032(317) 582-7676 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 8, 2025, Mar 6, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Richard W Chitwood Md NPPES

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

RICHARD W CHITWOOD MD (NPI 1417972951) is an individual vascular surgery provider in Carmel, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01045104A) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Indiana University School Of Medicine (1988).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417972951
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0129X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD W CHITWOODCredential: MD
Location Address13450 N MERIDIAN ST STE 160Carmel, IN 46032-1552
Mailing Address13450 N Meridian St Ste 160Carmel, IN 46032-1552
Phone(317) 582-7676
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 8, 2025
✔ NPI 1417972951 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Vascular SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0129X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01045104A
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.
13450 N MERIDIAN ST STE 160, Carmel, IN 46032
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200083930AIN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Richard W Chitwood Md 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 ID6204851165
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051010000747
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 15

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.

Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 93880
An ultrasound of the head and neck blood flow is a safe, non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of blood vessels. It helps detect abnormalities like blockages or clots, ensuring optimal blood flow.
131 services125 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
130 services118 patients
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.
99 services89 patients
Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 93923
This procedure involves using sound waves to produce images of your arm and leg arteries. It helps identify blockages or abnormalities that could lead to conditions like stroke or peripheral artery disease. It's non-invasive and painless.
90 services80 patients
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts 93978
This procedure involves using sound waves to create images of your aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. It helps to detect abnormalities or blockages, ensuring your blood flows smoothly. It's painless and non-invasive.
61 services56 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
61 services61 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46032 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
28%194 patients2/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
24%123 patients
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
82%96 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
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.
100%1,364 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
53%268 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
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.
100%290 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
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.
78%1,119 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
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…
84%1,119 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
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…
64%1,119 patients3/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
36%1,119 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

WILLIAM R FINKELMEIER MD
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
13450 N MERIDIAN ST STE 160
CARMEL, IN 46032
Hamilton County (317) 582-7676

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 Richard Chitwood's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Chitwood is 1417972951. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2006.

Where is Richard Chitwood located?

Richard Chitwood practices at 13450 N Meridian St Ste 160, Carmel, IN 46032. The listed phone number is (317) 582-7676.

What is Richard Chitwood's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Vascular Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0129X.

Is Richard Chitwood enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Chitwood 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 Richard Chitwood accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and CareSource list Richard Chitwood 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 Richard Chitwood was last updated on September 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.