Bhanwarlal Chowdhury, M.D.

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Bhanwarlal Chowdhury is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Trenton, NJ with over 62 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE, INTERNAL MEDICINE

(609) 393-1888Trenton, NJ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Bhanwarlal Chowdhury, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 62+ years, working in independent practice. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 62 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 17% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
  • Uses generic medications more than 42% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 257 Internal Medicine providers in NJSee all Internal Medicine in Trenton62+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6712dNPPES updated 2008-01-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1757 S Broad St, Trenton, NJ 08610-6007

Fax: (609) 396-9234
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3.87%

New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)

3.87% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

86.4%

New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in New Jersey

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

363

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

442

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,948

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $476k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+30%)64%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
51%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+1%)50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+16%)50%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+13%)45%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+21%)41%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 62 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RG0100X

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Bhanwarlal Chowdhury

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Bhanwarlal Chowdhury for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Trenton required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bhanwarlal Chowdhury

Dr. Chowdhury is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Trenton, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (609) 393-1888.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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