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Vanika Chawla, MD

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About Dr. Chawla

Based in Palo Alto, CA, Vanika Chawla, MD is listed in the NPI registry under psychiatry. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. NPI 1154096857 identifies this record in the national registry.

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Specialty

Psychiatry (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon AMedical Board of California
No. 174506CurrentExpires Aug 2027Since 2021
NPINational Provider Identifier
1154096857Issued 2021

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Medicare information

Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

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Common questions

What does Dr. Chawla specialize in?

Dr. Chawla is a psychiatrist in Palo Alto, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Psychiatry”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Chawla located?

Dr. Chawla is listed at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Chawla's phone number?

The number on file is (650) 723-4000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Chawla?

Dr. Chawla's National Provider Identifier is 1154096857. 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

How much experience does Dr. Chawla have?

Dr. Chawla has 5+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2021. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.

NPI registry

What does Dr. Chawla do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chawla 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

Is Dr. Chawla's profile verified?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chawla. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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