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Anesthesiology

Vatsala Tewari Chawla, MD

Works at hospitals in Springfield, MA · Westfield, MA · Palmer, MA · Massachusetts

Summary

Dr. Vatsala Tewari Chawla, MD is an anesthesiologist at 280 Chestnut St, Suite 2, Springfield, MA 01199. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Vatsala Tewari Chawla had 189 Original Medicare patients and 281 services. NPI 1770544132. 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 Vatsala Tewari 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 Vatsala Tewari Chawla accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vatsala Tewari 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 Vatsala Tewari Chawla see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 189 Original Medicare patients and 281 services for Vatsala Tewari Chawla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Vatsala Tewari Chawla's NPI number?
1770544132. 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 Vatsala Tewari 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 patients189
Services billed to Medicare281
Different services or procedures69
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)17 services
  2. Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)16 services
  3. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)14 services
  4. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)12 services
  5. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis60%
  • Diabetes43%
  • Chronic kidney disease43%
  • Ischemic heart disease38%

Hospitals where Vatsala Tewari Chawla works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vatsala Tewari 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.

  • Baystate Medical CenterSpringfield, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220077
  • Baystate Noble HospitalWestfield, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220065
  • Baystate Wing HospitalPalmer, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220030

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Baystate Medical Practices Inc1,369 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Springfield

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

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Other clinicians in Baystate Medical Practices Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1994 (32 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1770544132
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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