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Neurology

Michael W. Chilungu, MD

Works at hospitals in Rochester, NY · Hornell, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Michael W. Chilungu, MD is a neurologist at 1000 S Ave, Rochester, NY 14620. Phone: (585) 275-1200. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Michael W. Chilungu had 115 Original Medicare patients and 194 services. NPI 1205042769. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Michael W. Chilungu, 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 Michael W. Chilungu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael W. Chilungu 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 Michael W. Chilungu see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 115 Original Medicare patients and 194 services for Michael W. Chilungu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Michael W. Chilungu's NPI number?
1205042769. 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 Michael W. Chilungu, 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 patients115
Services billed to Medicare194
Different services or procedures10
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)95 services
  2. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)67 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 cholesterol71%
  • Stroke or mini-stroke57%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Depression49%
  • Anxiety45%

Hospitals where Michael W. Chilungu works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael W. Chilungu 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.

  • Highland HospitalRochester, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330164
  • St James HospitalHornell, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330151
  • Strong Memorial HospitalRochester, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330285

Practice locations

Addresses where Michael W. Chilungu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Michael W. Chilungu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of Rochester973 clinicians in the group
  • The Frederick Ferris Thompson Hospital230 clinicians in the group
  • St James Hospital124 clinicians in the group
  • U of R Neurology Department106 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Neurology doctors in New York →

Other neurologists in Rochester

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rochester, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of Rochester

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1205042769
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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