Vikram Taware

Hospitalist

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(610) 874-6114Chester, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Vikram Taware has been part of the Chester medical community since 2016 in independent practice. He has been in practice for 13+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 22% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 61 Hospitalist providers in PASee all Hospitalist in Chester13+ years experienceNPI since 2016

Older · 1304dNPPES updated 2022-10-10 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1 Medical Center Blvd Department of Medicine 3 East, Chester, PA 19013-3902

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3.34%

Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.8 pts)

3.34% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

545

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

199

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

509

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $38k

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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 Arthritis.

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+11%)60%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
52%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+20%)50%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+17%)49%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+10%)44%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+21%)43%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ 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.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.49 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

He practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Oct 9, 2022

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 13 years in practice

    Established

HospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Taxonomy: 208M00000X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 450643

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Virtual Hospitalist Care With Vikram Taware

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Vikram Taware for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chester 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 Vikram Taware

NPI records show Dr. Taware as active with telehealth listed in Chester, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (610) 874-6114.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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

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