Rajat Chander, M.D.

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Rajat Chander is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Cary, NC with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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With over 39 years in internal medicine, Rajat Chander, M.D. is a long-established gastroenterologist in Cary. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1987 and has 39+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 32% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 92 Internal Medicine providers in NCSee all Internal Medicine in Cary39+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 2420dNPPES updated 2019-10-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1505 Sw Cary Pkwy Ste 309, Cary, NC 27511

Fax: (844) 587-9567
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

84.9%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.1 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

145

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

171

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

483

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $63k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$982 received from industry

42 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Rajat Chander's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1987

    Duke University School of Medicine

  2. 39 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

Education & Training

Duke University School of Medicine (Class of 1987)

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Rajat Chander

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Rajat Chander for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Cary 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 Rajat Chander

NPI records show Dr. Chander as active with telehealth listed in Cary, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 846-9011.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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