HITENDRA CHAUHAN M.D.
NPI 1497757553
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Lake Havasu City, AZ

Active since August 10, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
1840 MESQUITE AVE, STE. B, LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ 86403(928) 453-8500(928) 453-3660 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Hitendra Chauhan M.d. NPPES

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

HITENDRA CHAUHAN M.D. (NPI 1497757553) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (24680) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497757553
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameHITENDRA CHAUHANCredential: M.D.
Location Address1840 MESQUITE AVE, STE. BLake Havasu City, AZ 86403-5771
Mailing Address1840 Mesquite Ave Ste CLake Havasu City, AZ 86403-5771 · (928) 854-0060 · Fax (877) 264-7602
Fax(928) 453-3660
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateAugust 10, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 2021
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 8, 2021
NPI 1497757553 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License Licensed in AZ · 24680
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License 24680 (AZ)
1840 MESQUITE AVE, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403

Other Identifiers 1

Other100009002AZ · Railroad Medicare

Accepted Insurance

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

Hitendra Chauhan 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 ID3274525613
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091203000758
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.

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.
318 services268 patients
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm 43249
This procedure involves using a flexible tube with a camera, called an endoscope, to gently expand narrowed areas in your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. A small balloon is inflated, making it easier for food and liquid to pass through. It's safe and effective.
150 services138 patients
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43235
This procedure, known as an upper endoscopy, involves inserting a thin, flexible tube with a camera down the throat to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper small bowel. It helps diagnose conditions like ulcers or inflammation.
142 services137 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial 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.
124 services118 patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
109 services104 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.
101 services81 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 86403 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
76%1,504 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.
99%2,943 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.
69%827 patients3/55-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…
1%554 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
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.
93%308 patients4/55-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.
29%677 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
55%981 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
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
16%86 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
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…
82%677 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…
5%677 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4034
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier31 claims857 services$3.41 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4152
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier23 claims12,036 services$0.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

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

Pharmacist
1840 MESQUITE AVE, SUITE E.
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ 86403
Internal Medicine
1840 MESQUITE AVE, STE B
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ 86403
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
1840 MESQUITE AVE, SUITE E.
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ 86403
Pharmacist
1840 MESQUITE AVE, SUITE E.
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ 86403
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1840 MESQUITE AVE, SUITE B
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ 86403
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1840 MESQUITE AVE, SUITE G
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ 86403
Internal Medicine
1840 MESQUITE AVE, STE B
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ 86403
Specialist
1840 MESQUITE AVE, SUITE B
LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ 86403

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 Hitendra Chauhan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Hitendra Chauhan is 1497757553. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 10, 2005.

Where is Hitendra Chauhan located?

Hitendra Chauhan practices at 1840 Mesquite Ave Ste. B, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403. The listed phone number is (928) 453-8500.

What is Hitendra Chauhan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Hitendra Chauhan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Hitendra Chauhan 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 Hitendra Chauhan accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and UnitedHealthcare list Hitendra Chauhan 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 Hitendra Chauhan was last updated on September 8, 2021. 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.