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DR. IRFAN SAEED CHUGHTAI M.D.
NPI 1477538973
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Meriden, CT

Active since December 07, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.71/100
CMS Quality Rating
455 LEWIS AVE, SUITE 214, MERIDEN, CT 06451(203) 237-6700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 30, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Irfan Saeed Chughtai M.d. NPPES

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

DR. IRFAN SAEED CHUGHTAI M.D. (NPI 1477538973) is an individual nephrology provider in Meriden, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (039668) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477538973
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. IRFAN SAEED CHUGHTAICredential: M.D.
Location Address455 LEWIS AVE, SUITE 214Meriden, CT 06451-2121
Mailing Address455 Lewis Ave, Suite 214Meriden, CT 06451-2121 · (203) 237-6700
Phone(203) 237-6700
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateDecember 7, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 30, 2014
✔ NPI 1477538973 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 039668
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
455 LEWIS AVE, Meriden, CT 06451
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINH72331

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. Irfan Saeed Chughtai 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 ID2062493950
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040526001324
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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-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.
442 services139 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.
380 services244 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-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.
342 services135 patients
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90961
Dialysis is a treatment that performs the function of healthy kidneys if they're not working properly. It removes waste and excess fluid from your blood. 2-3 physician visits per month are recommended for monitoring your health and adjusting your treatment as needed. This service is available for those aged 20 years and older.
175 services40 patients
Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) 90970
Dialysis is a treatment that replicates some functions of healthy kidneys when they're not working properly. It helps to remove waste, salt, and excess water from your body and maintain a safe level of certain chemicals in your blood. This service, for patients aged 20 or older, is provided on a daily basis for less than a full month.
125 services11 patients
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960
Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.
100 services36 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06451 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
$138.84 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$106.68 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $26.67 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

83.71/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.51
Improvement Activities40
Cost51.69

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
98%90 patients5/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
98%216 patients5/55-star benchmark: 85%
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.
93%1,014 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
92%1,231 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
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.
87%31 patients2/55-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.
39%424 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
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…
98%407 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
97%270 patients5/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 92% · 279 patients
100%279 patients
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…
100%424 patients5/55-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…
24%424 patients2/55-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.
2%424 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 20

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

KEVIN JO M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
455 LEWIS AVE, SUITE 106
MERIDEN, CT 06451
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 886-0036
CONNECTICUT SURGICAL GROUP, PC
Urology
455 LEWIS AVE, SUITE 210
MERIDEN, CT 06451
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 238-1241
JAMES JOSEPH GALLAGHER III M.D.
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
455 LEWIS AVE, SUITE 203
MERIDEN, CT 06451
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 634-1900
DR. AURANGZEB A ALI M.D.
Surgery
455 LEWIS AVE, SUITE 216
MERIDEN, CT 06451
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 634-0134
LOUIS MEYER MD
Surgery
455 LEWIS AVE
MERIDEN, CT 06451
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 238-2691
GARY MARK COHEN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
455 LEWIS AVE, SUITE 106
MERIDEN, CT 06451
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 886-0036
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY & HEMATOLOGY PC
Clinical Medical Laboratory
455 LEWIS AVE
MERIDEN, CT 06451
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 238-7747
SUSAN ALSAMARAI MD
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
455 LEWIS AVE, MIDSTATE MEDICAL GROUP, PC
MERIDEN, CT 06451
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 238-7747

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 Irfan Chughtai's NPI number?

The NPI number for Irfan Chughtai is 1477538973. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 7, 2005.

Where is Irfan Chughtai located?

Irfan Chughtai practices at 455 Lewis Ave Suite 214, Meriden, CT 06451. The listed phone number is (203) 237-6700.

What is Irfan Chughtai's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Irfan Chughtai enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Irfan Chughtai 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Irfan Chughtai was last updated on January 30, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.