FARHANAZ CHOWDHURY M.D.
NPI 1518253160
Hospitalist in Belleville, IL

Active since June 22, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4500 MEMORIAL DR, BELLEVILLE, IL 62226(618) 257-6220(618) 257-6679 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 8, 2025, Feb 12, 2021, Aug 23, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Farhanaz Chowdhury M.d. NPPES

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

FARHANAZ CHOWDHURY M.D. (NPI 1518253160) is an individual hospitalist provider in Belleville, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036-138143) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518253160
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameFARHANAZ CHOWDHURYCredential: M.D.
Location Address4500 MEMORIAL DRBelleville, IL 62226-5360
Mailing Address4500 Memorial DrBelleville, IL 62226-5360 · (618) 257-6220 · Fax (618) 257-6679
Fax(618) 257-6679
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 8, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 8, 2025
NPI 1518253160 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in IL · 036-138143
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

4500 MEMORIAL DR, Belleville, IL 62226

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1211 S 3rd StBelleville, IL 62220-1915 · Phone (618) 234-2120 · Fax (618) 641-5806
Location 21404 Cross StShiloh, IL 62269-2988 · Phone (618) 607-3055

Other Identifiers 1

Other2014044372MO · Md

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

Farhanaz Chowdhury 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 ID9931327947
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150617000700
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 5

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 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.
510 services200 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
174 services171 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-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.
102 services56 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.
29 services29 patients
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.
19 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Belleville, IL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140185
Location4500 Memorial DriveBelleville, IL 62226 · St. Clair County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 62226 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
$131.14 typical visit price
range $56.28 – $173.35
Typical copayment $32.78 (range $14.07 – $43.33)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.71 typical visit price
range $17.51 – $139.99
Typical copayment $24.92 (range $4.37 – $34.99)
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.

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.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers22 claims22 services$46.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier13 claims13 services$20.35 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 20

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

Internal Medicine
4500 MEMORIAL DR
BELLEVILLE, IL 62226
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
4500 MEMORIAL DR, DEPT RADIOLOGY
BELLEVILLE, IL 62226
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4500 MEMORIAL DR
BELLEVILLE, IL 62226
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
4500 MEMORIAL DR, DEPT OF RADIOLOGY
BELLEVILLE, IL 62226
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4500 MEMORIAL DR
BELLEVILLE, IL 62226
Physical Therapist
4500 MEMORIAL DR
BELLEVILLE, IL 62226
Physical Therapist
4500 MEMORIAL DR
BELLEVILLE, IL 62226
Physical Therapist
4500 MEMORIAL DR
BELLEVILLE, IL 62226

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 Farhanaz Chowdhury's NPI number?

The NPI number for Farhanaz Chowdhury is 1518253160. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2011.

Where is Farhanaz Chowdhury located?

Farhanaz Chowdhury practices at 4500 Memorial Dr, Belleville, IL 62226. The listed phone number is (618) 257-6220.

What is Farhanaz Chowdhury's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Farhanaz Chowdhury enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Farhanaz Chowdhury 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.

Is Farhanaz Chowdhury affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Farhanaz Chowdhury is affiliated with Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Farhanaz Chowdhury was last updated on January 8, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.