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MS. RACHEL L. CHITSWARA PA-C
NPI 1699741231
Physician Assistant in Hazleton, PA

Active since February 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
126 AIRPORT RD, HAZLETON, PA 18202(570) 459-9730(570) 459-9736 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Ms. Rachel L. Chitswara Pa-c NPPES

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

MS. RACHEL L. CHITSWARA PA-C (NPI 1699741231) is an individual physician assistant in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OA000409L) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton, and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699741231
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMS. RACHEL L. CHITSWARACredential: PA-C
Location Address126 AIRPORT RDHazleton, PA 18202-9756
Mailing Address100 Academy AveDanville, PA 17822-3034 · (570) 271-6144 · Fax (570) 271-6578
Fax(570) 459-9736
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateFebruary 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1699741231 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in PA · OA000409L
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
126 AIRPORT RD, Hazleton, PA 18202

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

Ms. Rachel L. Chitswara Pa-c 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 ID4284617754
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040608000404
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 2

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.

Automated urinalysis test 81003
An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.
18 services17 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.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton

Acute Care Hospitals · Hazleton, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number390185
Location700 East Broad StreetHazleton, PA 18201 · Luzerne County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18202 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

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 Rachel Chitswara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rachel Chitswara is 1699741231. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 24, 2006.

Where is Rachel Chitswara located?

Rachel Chitswara practices at 126 Airport Rd, Hazleton, PA 18202. The listed phone number is (570) 459-9730.

What is Rachel Chitswara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Rachel Chitswara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rachel Chitswara 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 Rachel Chitswara affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rachel Chitswara is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rachel Chitswara was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 40 days 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.