Quick answers
- Does Ratna Choudhary accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ratna Choudhary accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ratna Choudhary see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 568 Original Medicare patients and 618 services for Ratna Choudhary. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ratna Choudhary's NPI number?
- 1043253891. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Ratna Choudhary, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 568 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 618 |
| Different services or procedures | 79 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)52 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (00790)49 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen (00840)35 services
- Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)34 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone (01230)32 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis64%
- Diabetes52%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Anxiety40%
Hospitals where Ratna Choudhary works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ratna Choudhary at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Community Medical CenterToms River, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310041
- Jersey Shore University Medical CenterNeptune, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310073
Practice locations
Addresses where Ratna Choudhary is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 19 Davis AveNeptune, NJ 07753
- 1944 Route 33Neptune, NJ 07753 (732) 776‑3787
- 1944 Route 33, Suite 203Neptune, NJ 07753 (732) 613‑9144
- 1945 Route 33Neptune, NJ 07753
- 3600 Route 66, Fl 3Neptune, NJ 07753
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ratna Choudhary as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC1,922 clinicians in the group
- RWJBH Observation Associates LLC1,008 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Neptune
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Neptune, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043253891 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians