Quick answers
- Does Harshvardhan Chawla accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Harshvardhan Chawla 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 Harshvardhan Chawla see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 27 Original Medicare patients and 33 services for Harshvardhan Chawla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Harshvardhan Chawla's NPI number?
- 1275074478. 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 Harshvardhan Chawla, 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 | 27 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 33 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina (67036)12 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis67%
Hospitals where Harshvardhan Chawla works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Harshvardhan Chawla 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.
- University of Alabama HospitalBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010033
Practice locations
Addresses where Harshvardhan Chawla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1720 University BlvdBirmingham, AL 35233 (205) 325‑8100
- 2208 University Blvd, Suite 101Birmingham, AL 35233 (205) 933‑2625
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Harshvardhan Chawla as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Authority52 clinicians in the group
- Retina Specialists of Alabama LLC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UAB Callahan Eye Hospital Authority
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275074478 |
| 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