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Nephrology

Chirag R. Faldu, MD

Works at hospitals in Melbourne, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Chirag R. Faldu, MD is a nephrologist at 828 Venturi Ct, Melbourne, FL 32940. Phone: (321) 364-2080. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Chirag R. Faldu had 409 Original Medicare patients and 3,092 services. NPI 1891992335. 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: Nephrologist (Medicare lists Nephrology)
  • Address: 828 Venturi Ct, Melbourne, FL 32940 · Directions
  • Phone: (321) 364‑2080
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Holmes Regional Medical Center
  • Group practice: Rupala Ghanshyam LLC
  • Medical school: graduated 2007 (19 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Chirag R. Faldu, 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 Chirag R. Faldu accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Chirag R. Faldu may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Chirag R. Faldu see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 409 Original Medicare patients and 3,092 services for Chirag R. Faldu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Chirag R. Faldu's NPI number?
1891992335. 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 Chirag R. Faldu, 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 patients409
Services billed to Medicare3,092
Different services or procedures11
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients79

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)1,361 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)830 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)385 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)118 services
  5. Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99305)93 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%
  • Arthritis65%
  • Heart failure62%
  • Ischemic heart disease61%

Hospitals where Chirag R. Faldu works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Chirag R. Faldu as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Rupala Ghanshyam LLC3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Melbourne

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Melbourne, FL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1891992335
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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