Harjinder S Chowdhary, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Harjinder S Chowdhary, MD practices as part of a group rheumatologist practice in Norwich, CT. He has been in practice for 39+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 39% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Uses generic medications more than 68% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4732dNPPES updated 2013-05-22 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202373.56/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.99%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
0.99% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.8%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
589
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
845
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,545
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.33M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.0k received from industry
107 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to Harjinder S Chowdhary's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
39 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: 450644
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Harjinder S Chowdhary
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Harjinder S Chowdhary for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Norwich 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 Harjinder S Chowdhary
NPI records show Dr. Chowdhary as active with telehealth listed in Norwich, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 859-9123.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
12 Case St 212, Norwich, CT 06360-2222
Mailing Address
12 Case St 212, Norwich, CT 06360-2222
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