2026 NPPES data Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1902818842 M.D.
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AJAY CHITKARA, M.D.

Otolaryngology Physician in PORT JEFFERSON STATION, New York. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
345
Medicare Part D claims · 165 beneficiaries · Otolaryngology Physician avg: 509
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.2882/100
▲ 8 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.1K
47 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: AJAY CHITKARA, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PORT JEFFERSON STATION, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 345 claims across 165 beneficiaries — 5% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.2882/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.1K across 47 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: AJAY CHITKARA, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.2882 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 345 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AJAY CHITKARA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

AJAY CHITKARA, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/12/2006

NPI 1902818842

Primary specialty

Otolaryngology Physician

Mid-sized

10,895 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

345 32% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 509

MIPS final score

91.2882/100 8.188200000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in New York

How Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Otolaryngology Physician share within New York

1. Otolaryngology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Otolaryngology Physician share within New York

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

AJAY CHITKARA, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Otolaryngology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.2882/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 91.2882/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.3%
MIPS final score (Otolaryngology Physician) — 91.2882/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

AJAY CHITKARA, M.D. is a Otolaryngology Physician provider practicing in PORT JEFFERSON STATION, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1902818842. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

AJAY CHITKARA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Otolaryngology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1500 ROUTE 112, PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY, 11776, with a listed phone of (631) 828-7001. NPI 1902818842 was issued on 08/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHITKARA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 345 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 165 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $10K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.2882/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.1603), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Otolaryngology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,895 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 509 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1500 ROUTE 112
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY 11776

Provider Details

NPI 1902818842
Specialty Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/12/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

91.2882
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.1603
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AJAY CHITKARA, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ENT AND ALLERGY ASSOCIATES LLP
YONKERS, NY

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for AJAY CHITKARA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to AJAY CHITKARA, M.D.. To verify AJAY CHITKARA, M.D.'s current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

AJAY CHITKARA, M.D. — brand share 5.0%
Specialty average (est.)

5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 345 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

345
Total Claims
$10K
Total Drug Cost
165
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
485
Total Day Supply
11,955
Brand vs Generic
5% brand / 95% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K
Antibiotic Claims
52

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.31
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 11, 65-74: 73, 75-84: 66, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Ipratropium Bromide
61
Fluticasone Propionate
37
Omeprazole
34
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
25
Fluconazole
19
Famotidine
13
Mupirocin
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How AJAY CHITKARA, M.D. fits within the Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

10,895
Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Otolaryngology Physician
509
Avg Claims per Provider

AJAY CHITKARA, M.D.'s 345 claims are below the specialty average of 509.

Nearby Otolaryngology Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHITKARA.

Compare Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AJAY CHITKARA, M.D.'s specialty?
AJAY CHITKARA, M.D. specializes in Otolaryngology Physician and practices in PORT JEFFERSON STATION, New York. Credentials: M.D..
How much does AJAY CHITKARA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AJAY CHITKARA, M.D. wrote 345 Medicare Part D claims totaling $10K in drug costs for 165 beneficiaries.
What is AJAY CHITKARA, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
AJAY CHITKARA, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.2882/100 (Quality: 84.1603). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is AJAY CHITKARA, M.D. located?
AJAY CHITKARA, M.D. is located at 1500 ROUTE 112, PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY, 11776. Phone: (631) 828-7001.
What is AJAY CHITKARA, M.D.'s NPI number?
AJAY CHITKARA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902818842, issued on 08/12/2006.
Does AJAY CHITKARA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AJAY CHITKARA, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,895 Otolaryngology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 509 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AJAY CHITKARA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AJAY CHITKARA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ipratropium Bromide, Fluticasone Propionate, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AJAY CHITKARA, M.D. accept Medicare?
AJAY CHITKARA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 345 Part D claims and 165 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AJAY CHITKARA, M.D.'s credentials?
AJAY CHITKARA, M.D.'s NPI is 1902818842 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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