Quick answers
- Does Iftikhar A. Chowdhry accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Iftikhar A. Chowdhry 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 Iftikhar A. Chowdhry see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 556 Original Medicare patients and 89,616 services for Iftikhar A. Chowdhry. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Iftikhar A. Chowdhry's NPI number?
- 1154351054. 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 Iftikhar A. Chowdhry, 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 | 556 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 89,616 |
| Different services or procedures | 91 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)11,160 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)7,096 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (J7325)2,160 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,022 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)809 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Osteoporosis45%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Depression29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Iftikhar A. Chowdhry is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3600 Gaston Ave, Suite 100Dallas, TX 75246 (214) 823‑6503
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Iftikhar A. Chowdhry as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Arthritis Centers of Texas, P.A.4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Dallas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dallas, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Arthritis Centers of Texas, P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1154351054 |
| 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
- 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