DR. SALIM CHOWDHURY M.D.
NPI 1720056740
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since March 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3811 OHARA ST, SUITE 274, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 624-2000(412) 586-9532 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 18, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 18, 2019, Mar 13, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Salim Chowdhury M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SALIM CHOWDHURY M.D. (NPI 1720056740) is an individual psychiatry provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD059534L) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720056740
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. SALIM CHOWDHURYCredential: M.D.
Location Address3811 OHARA ST, SUITE 274Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2593
Mailing Address110 Fort Couch Rd, Ste G200Pittsburgh, PA 15241-1030 · (412) 347-0170 · Fax (412) 347-0174
Fax(412) 586-9532
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateMarch 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 18, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1720056740 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD059534L
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
3811 OHARA ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Salim 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 ID1850289083
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040309000289
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Salim Chowdhury reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
200 LOTHROP ST, 9048A FORBES TOWER
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 7,114 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
1626 POTOMAC AVE
Pittsburgh, PA 15216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 307 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatry
110 FORT COUCH RD, SUITE G200
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15213 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
$166.87 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $41.71 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99205
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.

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.

Pharmacist
3811 OHARA ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Social Worker (Clinical)
3811 OHARA ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
3811 OHARA ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Specialist
3811 OHARA ST, SUITE 1135-E
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
3811 OHARA ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Counselor (Mental Health)
3811 OHARA ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Counselor (Mental Health)
3811 OHARA ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
3811 OHARA ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

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 Salim Chowdhury's NPI number?

The NPI number for Salim Chowdhury is 1720056740. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 8, 2006.

Where is Salim Chowdhury located?

Salim Chowdhury practices at 3811 Ohara St Suite 274, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (412) 624-2000.

What is Salim Chowdhury's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Salim Chowdhury enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Salim 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Salim Chowdhury's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Salim Chowdhury reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: University Of Pittsburgh Physicians (Pittsburgh, PA), St. Clair Medical Services, Inc. (Pittsburgh, PA) and Associates In Clinical Psychiatry PC (Pittsburgh, PA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Salim Chowdhury's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Salim Chowdhury was last updated on October 18, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.