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Critical Care (Intensivists)

Raghu R. Chivukula

Works at hospitals in Boston, MA · Newton, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Raghu R. Chivukula is a critical care doctor at 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114. Phone: (617) 726-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Raghu R. Chivukula had 112 Original Medicare patients and 285 services. NPI 1497034169. 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: Critical care doctor (Medicare lists Critical Care (Intensivists))
  • Address: 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 · Directions
  • Phone: (617) 726‑2000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Massachusetts General Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital
  • Group practice: Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine · graduated 2013 (13 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Raghu R. Chivukula, 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 Raghu R. Chivukula accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Raghu R. Chivukula 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 Raghu R. Chivukula see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 112 Original Medicare patients and 285 services for Raghu R. Chivukula. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Raghu R. Chivukula's NPI number?
1497034169. 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 Raghu R. Chivukula, 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 patients112
Services billed to Medicare285
Different services or procedures15
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)132 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)96 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 cholesterol66%
  • Ischemic heart disease60%
  • Anxiety55%
  • Chronic kidney disease54%
  • Heart failure54%

Hospitals where Raghu R. Chivukula works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Raghu R. Chivukula 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 Raghu R. Chivukula is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Raghu R. Chivukula as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc3,558 clinicians in the group
  • The General Hospital Corporation1,267 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other critical care doctors in Boston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boston, MA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc

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

Clinician information

Medical schoolJohns Hopkins University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1497034169
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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