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Ophthalmology

Thomas J. Chowattukunnel, MD

Works at hospitals in Winamac, IN · Indiana

Summary

Dr. Thomas J. Chowattukunnel, MD is an ophthalmologist at 333 Mall Rd, Logansport, IN 46947. Phone: (574) 722-1797. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Thomas J. Chowattukunnel had 408 Original Medicare patients and 777 services. NPI 1043292337. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 333 Mall Rd, Logansport, IN 46947 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (574) 722‑1797
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Pulaski Memorial Hospital
  • Group practice: Pulaski Memorial Hospital (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Indiana University School Of Medicine · graduated 1987 (39 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Thomas J. Chowattukunnel, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Thomas J. Chowattukunnel accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas J. Chowattukunnel 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 Thomas J. Chowattukunnel see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 408 Original Medicare patients and 777 services for Thomas J. Chowattukunnel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Thomas J. Chowattukunnel's NPI number?
1043292337. 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 Thomas J. Chowattukunnel, 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 patients408
Services billed to Medicare777
Different services or procedures21
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)209 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)143 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)86 services
  4. Photography of the retina (92250)84 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)60 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%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Diabetes42%
  • Ischemic heart disease29%
  • Chronic kidney disease28%

Hospitals where Thomas J. Chowattukunnel works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas J. Chowattukunnel 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Thomas J. Chowattukunnel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Thomas J. Chowattukunnel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Pulaski Memorial Hospital45 clinicians in the group
  • Eye Physicians Inc3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Indiana

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indiana — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Pulaski Memorial Hospital

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolIndiana University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1043292337
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians