Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

Vikas N. Chitnavis

MD · Gastroenterology
2460 CURTIS ELLIS DR
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 49+ Years Practicing
210
Medicare Patients / yr
8
Procedures Billed
49
Years Practicing
4
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Chitnavis

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for North Carolina, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Chitnavis is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 27804, NC — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (252) 962-8124 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Chitnavis Does

Dr. Chitnavis served 210 Medicare patients across 212 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 60% below the average Gastroenterology in North Carolina (531 patients across 437 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)5957
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (99204)3939
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)3131
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)2121
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)2020

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Chitnavis billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Chitnavis is affiliated with 4 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 4 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital

Charlottesville, VA
★★★★★ 5/5 CMS Rating

Clinch Valley Medical Center

Richlands, VA
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Unc Health Nash

Rocky Mount, NC
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Atrium Health Cleveland

Shelby, NC
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Chitnavis practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Chitnavis offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 2460 CURTIS ELLIS DR, Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Phone: (252) 962-8124

Area Safety Grade

D-

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

28 min

Average commute time in this zip · 91% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

87.8918

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 27804, NC

If Dr. Chitnavis isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 27804, NC:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Robert K. SchellenbergGastroenterology1.0K<1 mi
Nieka K. HarrisGastroenterology30<1 mi
Steven M. DandalidesGastroenterology215<1 mi
Pedro A. Rosa-CortesGastroenterology<1 mi
Mark W. AndersonGastroenterology6593.2 mi
Neeraj K. SachdevaGastroenterology1.1K39.0 mi

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How to Use This Information

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Vikas N. Chitnavis: Common Questions

Does Dr. Chitnavis accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Chitnavis is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Chitnavis depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 27804, NC →
Where is Dr. Chitnavis's office?
Dr. Chitnavis practices at 2460 CURTIS ELLIS DR, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Phone: (252) 962-8124.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Chitnavis accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (252) 962-8124 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 27804, NC to see available options.
Does Dr. Chitnavis offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Chitnavis as offering telehealth. Call the office at (252) 962-8124 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Chitnavis?
Dr. Chitnavis graduated in 1977 and has been practicing for approximately 49 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Chitnavis treated 210 Medicare patients across 8 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Chitnavis is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (252) 962-8124 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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