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2026 NPPES data Vascular Neurology Physician NPI 1396153318
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Vascular Neurology Physician in Shreveport, Louisiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 561 in Vascular Neurology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
98
Medicare Part D claims · 40 beneficiaries · Vascular Neurology Physician avg: 378
Industry payments
$673.07
32 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Himanshu Chokhawala filed 98 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Vascular Neurology Physician in Shreveport, Louisiana.
- 98
- Part D claims, 2023
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Himanshu Chokhawala's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
98 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Himanshu Chokhawala practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Himanshu Chokhawala?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Vascular Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
98 74% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Louisiana
How Vascular Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Louisiana providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Vascular Neurology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Himanshu Chokhawala appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vascular Neurology Physician provider at 1541 KINGS HWY, Shreveport, LA, 71103, with a listed phone of (318) 626-0000. NPI 1396153318 was issued on 07/23/2014.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 98 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 40 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend.
Vascular Neurology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 561 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 378 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1396153318 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Vascular Neurology Physician |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/23/2014 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Himanshu Chokhawala 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.
Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice
Shreveport, LA
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 Himanshu Chokhawala. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$673
Largest payer
EMD Serono, 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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
98
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
40
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 178
- Total Day Supply
- 5,129
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 64.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.49
- Gender Split
- 53% female / 48% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 15, 65-74: 21, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Himanshu Chokhawala prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
19 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
18 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 19 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 18 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Vascular Neurology Physician Overview
How Himanshu Chokhawala fits within the Vascular Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
561
Vascular Neurology Physician Providers in US
49
States with Vascular Neurology Physician
378
Avg Claims per Provider
Himanshu Chokhawala's 98 claims are below the specialty average of 378.
Nearby Vascular Neurology Physician Providers in Louisiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Louisiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Chokhawala.
Dr. Syed Abbas
MD
Shreveport, LA
Dr. Jared Campbell
M.D.
Lafayette, LA
Dr. Tashfin Huq
M.D.
Thibodaux, LA
Dr. Chen Lin
MD
Shreveport, LA
Dr. Heather Mercadel
FNP-C
Jefferson, LA
Compare Vascular Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Louisiana medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Vascular Neurology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Himanshu Chokhawala's specialty? ▼
Himanshu Chokhawala specializes in Vascular Neurology Physician and practices in Shreveport, Louisiana.
How much does Himanshu Chokhawala prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Himanshu Chokhawala wrote 98 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 40 beneficiaries.
Where is Himanshu Chokhawala located? ▼
Himanshu Chokhawala is located at 1541 KINGS HWY, Shreveport, LA, 71103. Phone: (318) 626-0000.
What is Himanshu Chokhawala's NPI number? ▼
Himanshu Chokhawala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396153318, issued on 07/23/2014.
How many Vascular Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 561 Vascular Neurology Physician providers across 49 states in the US. The average Vascular Neurology Physician provider writes 378 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Himanshu Chokhawala prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Himanshu Chokhawala's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Duloxetine Hcl, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Himanshu Chokhawala accept Medicare? ▼
Himanshu Chokhawala appears in CMS Medicare data with 98 Part D claims and 40 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Himanshu Chokhawala's credentials? ▼
Himanshu Chokhawala's NPI is 1396153318. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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