Active NPI 1467665331 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Chitra Neela Sambasivan , MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery • Albuquerque, NM

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Chitra Sambasivan, MD is a certified Colon & Rectal Surgery practicing in Albuquerque, NM. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from Temple University School Of Medicine in 2004, Dr. Sambasivan delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 201 CEDAR ST SE STE 306.

Dr. Sambasivan is affiliated with Presbyterian Healthcare Services and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

201 Cedar St Se Ste 306

Albuquerque, NM 871064932

Telephone 5055631000

Fax 5055631010

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Presbyterian Healthcare Services Facility NPI 1275518151

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Temple University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Colon & Rectal Surgery in Albuquerque, NM

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs +0.4 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.6 Yrs

State Avg: 17.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

8 Specialists

Practicing in Albuquerque, NM (9 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

25.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

17.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Sambasivan (22 Years) 22 Yrs

Albuquerque Specialty Average (21.6 Years) 21.6 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	28	24	$74.00	$39.52
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	20	16	$144.00	$138.71
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	20	20	$204.00	$174.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$162.00	$128.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	11	$73.00	$63.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	38	27	$71.63	$64.57
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	29	21	$65.17	$40.42
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	23	23	$211.26	$178.36
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	14	11	$155.43	$132.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	29	27	$134.90	$135.09
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	28	23	$58.00	$40.03
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	26	26	$215.69	$172.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	24	19	$65.83	$62.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	11	$94.64	$95.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$166.43	$134.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	48	39	$64.63	$40.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	35	26	$67.29	$61.71
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	31	31	$211.32	$179.83
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	25	25	$160.44	$135.68
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	25	22	$138.52	$134.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	14	$96.80	$94.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	44	44	$199.00	$169.65
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	28	22	$133.00	$111.76
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	26	20	$67.00	$39.40
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	25	22	$58.00	$41.11
45330 Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	20	13	$71.00	$56.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$94.00	$79.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	14	$61.00	$51.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	54	44	$58.00	$41.12
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$155.00	$128.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	22	$67.81	$50.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	21	$94.00	$77.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$92.00	$75.87
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	14	14	$133.00	$109.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	19	19	$660.00	$176.65
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	16	15	$248.00	$80.97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$207.00	$100.04

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Colon & Rectal Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208C00000X

State License NM MD2019-0058

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Colon & Rectal Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208C00000X

State License TX Q9019

Colon & Rectal Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208C00000X

State License GA 073145

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

14585898 (NM)

Medicaid State Provider ID

363817302 (TX)

Medicaid State Provider ID

363817303 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

201 Cedar St Se, Albuquerque, NM 871064932

Phone: 5055631000

Secondary Practice Locations

4700 Waters Ave 1st Floor Mus Bldg

Savannah, GA 31404

Phone: 9123508712

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

13 Associated Practitioners

Elizabeth Westrick , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1033759352

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Hector Arredondo , MD

Surgery

NPI 1255411633

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Alberto Dominguez Ventura , MD

Surgery

NPI 1275519332

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Robert Milne , MD

Surgery

NPI 1316053002

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Charlie Doss , MD

Surgery

NPI 1356480370

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Evelyn Chavez , RN

Registered Nurse

NPI 1437366911

Registered Nurse

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

16 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location March 29, 2019

Registered at 201 CEDAR ST SE STE 306, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 871064932 (Tel: 5055631000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 29, 2019

Registered at PO BOX 26666, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 871256666 (Tel: 5059236770)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 29, 2019

Colon & Rectal Surgery (License #MD2019-0058 in NM)

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Updated Practice Location August 06, 2018

Registered at 7580 FANNIN ST, STE 303, HOUSTON, TX 77054 (Tel: 8329428350)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 06, 2018

Colon & Rectal Surgery (License #073145 in GA)

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NPI Profile Active September 24, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 24, 2017

Registered at 7580 FANNIN ST, STE 303, HOUSTON, TX 770541900 (Tel: 8329428350)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 24, 2017

Registered at 7580 FANNIN ST, STE 303, HOUSTON, TX 770541900 (Tel: (832) 942-8350)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 24, 2017

Recorded as CHITRA SAMBASIVAN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 24, 2017

Colon & Rectal Surgery (License #Q9019 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active August 03, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 03, 2016

Registered at 7580 FANNIN ST, STE 303, HOUSTON, TX 770541900 (Tel: 8329428350)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 03, 2016

Registered at 7580 FANNIN ST, STE 303, HOUSTON, TX 770541900 (Tel: 8329428350)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 03, 2016

Recorded as CHITRA SAMBASIVAN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 03, 2016

Colon & Rectal Surgery (License #Q9019 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 08, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1467665331

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: May 08, 2007

Last Update: March 29, 2019

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 26666

Albuquerque, NM 871256666

Phone: 5059236770

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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