Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

Payam Chini

MD · Gastroenterology · University Of Florida College Of Medicine
6400 W NEWBERRY RD
SUITE 308
Gainesville, FL 32605
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 21 Years Practicing
637
Medicare Patients / yr
13
Procedures Billed
21
Years Practicing
2
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.
Reviewed by: Wes Ward, Founder & Data Lead • View our methodology

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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Chini

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Florida, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Chini is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 32605, FL — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (352) 331-8902 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Chini Does

Dr. Chini served 637 Medicare patients across 684 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 17% below the average Gastroenterology in Florida (763 patients across 1,026 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)138116
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)11593
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)7979
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)7676
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)7070

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Chini 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. Chini is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

Hca Florida Lake City Hospital

Lake City, FL
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Hca Florida North Florida Hospital

Gainesville, FL
★★☆☆☆ 2/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

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

Address: 6400 W NEWBERRY RD, SUITE 308, Gainesville, FL 32605
Phone: (352) 331-8902

Area Safety Grade

B+

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

22 min

Average commute time in this zip · 78% 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

68.3702

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

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 32605, FL

If Dr. Chini isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 32605, FL:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Charles A. SninskyGastroenterology1.1K2.8 mi
Ronald C. LeeGastroenterology7262.8 mi
Dennis P. CollinsGastroenterology8672.8 mi
Yaseen B. PerbtaniGastroenterology6242.8 mi
Ryan D. HeathGastroenterology7572.8 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Chini takes three steps:

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Payam Chini: Common Questions

Does Dr. Chini accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Chini is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Chini depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 32605, FL →
Where is Dr. Chini's office?
Dr. Chini practices at 6400 W NEWBERRY RD, SUITE 308, Gainesville, FL 32605. Phone: (352) 331-8902.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Chini accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (352) 331-8902 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 32605, FL to see available options.
Does Dr. Chini offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Chini as offering telehealth. Call the office at (352) 331-8902 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Chini?
Dr. Chini graduated in 2005 and has been practicing for approximately 21 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Chini treated 637 Medicare patients across 13 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Chini 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 (352) 331-8902 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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