2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1275660169 M.D.
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BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in JOLIET, Illinois. 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
129
Medicare Part D claims · 23 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in JOLIET, Illinois with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 129 claims across 23 beneficiaries .

What stands out: BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D. filed 129 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across JOLIET, Illinois. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/27/2007

NPI 1275660169

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

129 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Nephrology Physician share within Illinois

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within Illinois

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nephrology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nephrology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in JOLIET, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1275660169. 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.

BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2121 ONEIDA ST, JOLIET, IL, 60435, with a listed phone of (815) 741-8480. NPI 1275660169 was issued on 02/27/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHAWLA 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 129 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 23 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend. 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

2121 ONEIDA ST
JOLIET, IL 60435

Provider Details

NPI 1275660169
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/27/2007

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 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 ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D.. To verify BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D.'s current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR 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 Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

129
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
23
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
282
Total Day Supply
8,232
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Antibiotic Claims
14

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.85

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Furosemide
38
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
12
Allopurinol
11

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D.'s 129 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Illinois

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHAWLA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D.'s specialty?
BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in JOLIET, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D. wrote 129 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 23 beneficiaries.
Where is BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D. located?
BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D. is located at 2121 ONEIDA ST, JOLIET, IL, 60435. Phone: (815) 741-8480.
What is BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D.'s NPI number?
BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275660169, issued on 02/27/2007.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Furosemide, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, Allopurinol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D. accept Medicare?
BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 129 Part D claims and 23 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D.'s credentials?
BHUVAN CHAWLA, M.D.'s NPI is 1275660169 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.
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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