Ruchira Chandra, M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Ruchira Chandra is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Poughkeepsie, NY with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Ruchira Chandra, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 24+ years, working in independent practice. She graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in 2002 and has 24+ years of clinical experience. An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limi... CMS MIPS quality score: 94.25/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 64% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2860dNPPES updated 2018-07-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New York.
MIPS Score
202394.25/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.7 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Prescriptions Written
11
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $554
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
Suny Downstate Health Sciences University
24 years in practice
Experienced
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Education & Training
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 2002)
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Ruchira Chandra
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ruchira Chandra for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Poughkeepsie 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 Ruchira Chandra
NPI records show Dr. Chandra as active with telehealth listed in Poughkeepsie, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (917) 375-1696.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
3 Coachlight Dr, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-4229
Mailing Address
3 Coachlight Dr, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-4229
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