VIJAI V CHAUHAN M.D.
NPI 1982612677
Emergency Medicine in Saint Louis, MO

Active since August 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
88.92/100
CMS Quality Rating
525 COUCH AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63122(314) 966-1500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 2, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Vijai V Chauhan M.d. NPPES

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

VIJAI V CHAUHAN M.D. (NPI 1982612677) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (101597) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ssm St Joseph Health Center, and is a graduate of Other (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982612677
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameVIJAI V CHAUHANCredential: M.D.
Location Address525 COUCH AVESaint Louis, MO 63122-5536
Mailing Address1836 Lackland Hill Pkwy, Attn: CredentialingSaint Louis, MO 63146-3572 · (314) 989-0300 · Fax (314) 810-1399
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 2, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMarch 2, 2020
NPI 1982612677 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in MO · 101597
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
525 COUCH AVE, Saint Louis, MO 63122

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid207241605MO
OtherP00274303MO · Rr 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

Vijai V 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 ID2062458094
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050630000090
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
150 services140 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
57 services57 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
55 services55 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ssm St Joseph Health Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Charles, MO
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260005
Location300 1st Capitol DrSaint Charles, MO 63301 · St. Charles County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 63122 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
$86.32 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $21.58 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.37 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $24.59 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
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.

88.92/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.72
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost45.01

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

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

Internal Medicine
525 COUCH AVE
KIRKWOOD, MO 63122
Emergency Medicine
525 COUCH AVE
KIRKWOOD, MO 63122
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
525 COUCH AVE
KIRKWOOD, MO 63122
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
525 COUCH AVE
KIRKWOOD, MO 63122
Emergency Medicine
525 COUCH AVE
KIRKWOOD, MO 63122
Obstetrics & Gynecology
525 COUCH AVE
KIRKWOOD, MO 63122
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
525 COUCH AVE
ST LOUIS, MO 63122
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
525 COUCH AVE
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63122

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 Vijai Chauhan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vijai Chauhan is 1982612677. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2006.

Where is Vijai Chauhan located?

Vijai Chauhan practices at 525 Couch Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63122. The listed phone number is (314) 966-1500.

What is Vijai Chauhan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Vijai Chauhan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vijai 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 Vijai Chauhan accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. and Oscar Insurance Company list Vijai 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.

Is Vijai Chauhan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vijai Chauhan is affiliated with Ssm St Joseph Health Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vijai Chauhan was last updated on March 2, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.