RITU CHITKARA MD
NPI 1518154202
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Palo Alto, CA

Q: What is Ritu Chitkara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ritu Chitkara is 1518154202. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 26, 2007.

Q: What is Ritu Chitkara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ritu Chitkara was last updated on April 16, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since September 26, 2007PECOS Enrolled

725 WELCH RD, PALO ALTO, CA 94304(650) 497-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 16, 2024, Dec 13, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Ritu Chitkara Md NPPES

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

RITU CHITKARA MD (NPI 1518154202) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Palo Alto, California, licensed in California (A101025) and active in the NPI registry since September 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Stanford.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518154202

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X

Provider Legal NameRITU CHITKARACredential: MD

Location Address725 WELCH RDPalo Alto, CA 94304-1601

Mailing Address725 Welch RdPalo Alto, CA 94304-1601 · (650) 497-8000

Phone(650) 497-8000

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateSeptember 26, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateApril 16, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 16, 2024

✔ NPI 1518154202 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2080N0001X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A101025

Definition

A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.

Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License A101025 (CA)

725 WELCH RD, Palo Alto, CA 94304

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1300 Pasteur DrStanford, CA 94305-2200 · Phone (650) 497-8000

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 (PECOS)

Ritu Chitkara Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

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.

EIRI INENAGA MS, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist (Pediatrics)