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 patients | 409 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,092 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)1,361 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)830 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)385 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)118 services
- 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.
- Holmes Regional Medical CenterMelbourne, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100019
Practice locations
Addresses where Chirag R. Faldu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 828 Venturi CtMelbourne, FL 32940 (321) 364‑2080
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
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Melbourne
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Melbourne, FL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1891992335 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians