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Ophthalmology

Harmeet S. Chawla, MD

Works at hospitals in Portsmouth, OH · Ohio

Summary

Dr. Harmeet S. Chawla, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1400 Gay St, Portsmouth, OH 45662. Phone: (740) 351-0999. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Harmeet S. Chawla had 422 Original Medicare patients and 1,712 services. NPI 1609845551. 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: 1400 Gay St, Portsmouth, OH 45662 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (740) 351‑0999
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Southern Ohio Medical Center
  • Group practice: Eye Specialist Inc
  • Medical school: 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 Harmeet S. Chawla, 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 Harmeet S. Chawla accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Harmeet S. 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 Harmeet S. Chawla see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 422 Original Medicare patients and 1,712 services for Harmeet S. Chawla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Harmeet S. Chawla's NPI number?
1609845551. 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 Harmeet S. 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 patients422
Services billed to Medicare1,712
Different services or procedures43
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)308 services
  2. Imaging of retina (92134)245 services
  3. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)218 services
  4. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)189 services
  5. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)145 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%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Diabetes39%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%
  • Anxiety27%

Hospitals where Harmeet S. Chawla works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Harmeet S. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Harmeet S. Chawla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Harmeet S. Chawla as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Eye Specialist Inc8 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Portsmouth

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Portsmouth, OH — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Eye Specialist Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1609845551
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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