Burhan F Chinikhanwala, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Burhan F Chinikhanwala is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Bullhead City, AZ with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Burhan F Chinikhanwala, MD has been part of the Bullhead City medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 34+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Bullhead City area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 15% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6514dNPPES updated 2008-07-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3003 Hiway 95 Ste 100, Bullhead City, AZ 86442-7860
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
902
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
783
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,767
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.97M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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.
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 Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$108 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Burhan F Chinikhanwala's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100035
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Burhan F Chinikhanwala
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Burhan F Chinikhanwala for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bullhead City 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 Burhan F Chinikhanwala
NPI records show Dr. Chinikhanwala as active with telehealth listed in Bullhead City, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (928) 704-5400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Burhan F Chinikhanwala
Practice Location
3003 Hiway 95 Ste 100, Bullhead City, AZ 86442-7860
Mailing Address
3003 Hiway 95 Ste 100, Bullhead City, AZ 86442-7860
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