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Nephrology

Farhana A. Chowdhury, MD

Works at hospitals in Newark, DE · Wilmington, DE · Elkton, MD · Delaware, Maryland

Summary

Dr. Farhana A. Chowdhury, MD is a nephrologist at 137 W High St, Suite 1a, Elkton, MD 21921. Phone: (410) 620-9200. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Farhana A. Chowdhury had 654 Original Medicare patients and 3,780 services. NPI 1710218235. 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 Farhana A. Chowdhury, 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 Farhana A. Chowdhury accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Farhana A. Chowdhury 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 Farhana A. Chowdhury see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 654 Original Medicare patients and 3,780 services for Farhana A. Chowdhury. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Farhana A. Chowdhury's NPI number?
1710218235. 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 Farhana A. Chowdhury, 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 patients654
Services billed to Medicare3,780
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units (Q5106)1,610 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)595 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)261 services
  4. Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)204 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)203 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%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Diabetes59%
  • Ischemic heart disease50%
  • Arthritis48%

Hospitals where Farhana A. Chowdhury works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Farhana A. Chowdhury 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.

  • Christiana HospitalNewark, DE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 080001
  • St Francis HospitalWilmington, DE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 080003
  • Union Hospital of Cecil CountyElkton, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 210032

Practice locations

Addresses where Farhana A. Chowdhury is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Farhana A. Chowdhury as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Nephrology Associates PA54 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Elkton

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Elkton, MD — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Nephrology Associates PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2009 (17 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1710218235
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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