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Surendar S. Chima, M.D.

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About Dr. Chima

Based in Sacramento, CA, Surendar S. Chima, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine. Surendar graduated from University of California, Davis School of Medicine in 1983. According to Medicare claims data, Surendar cared for 128 Medicare patients across 169 services. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes, and initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes. NPI 1144235540 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Specialty

Family Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon GMedical Board of California
No. 52721CurrentExpires Apr 2028Since 1984
NPINational Provider Identifier
1144235540Issued 2006

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What kind of doctor is Surendar S. Chima?

Surendar S. Chima is a family doctor in Sacramento, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.

NPI registry

What is Surendar S. Chima's address?

Surendar S. Chima is listed at 1400 Expo Pkwy, Sacramento, CA 95815. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Surendar S. Chima?

The number on file is (916) 437-6400. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Surendar S. Chima's NPI number?

Surendar S. Chima's National Provider Identifier is 1144235540. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

Where did Surendar S. Chima train?

Surendar S. Chima attended University of California, Davis School of Medicine, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Surendar S. Chima been practicing?

Surendar S. Chima has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What procedures does Surendar S. Chima perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Surendar S. Chima the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Surendar S. Chima confirmed this information?

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