Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Dhananjay Chitale

Pathology - Anatomic · Detroit, MI
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
2799 W GRAND BLVD, Detroit, MI 48202
3139164235
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1659571057 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Chitale from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Chitale

Dr. Dhananjay Chitale is a pathology - anatomic specialist in Detroit, MI, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Chitale performed 668 Medicare services across 375 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Chitale received a total of $5,748 from 2 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 11 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pathology - anatomic. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Chitale is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years in practice ▲ 668 Medicare services $5,748 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
668
Medicare services
Bottom 23% in MI for pathology - anatomic
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
375
Unique beneficiaries
$41
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~37 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Additional manual multiplex genetic stain
A microscopic genetic analysis performed manually using an additional multiplex stain procedure on tissue.
 181 $49 $285
Molecular pathology test interpretation
A physician reviews and interprets the results of a molecular pathology test to provide a diagnostic report.
 167 $28 $111
DNA testing for genetic defects
A laboratory test that analyzes DNA to identify specific genetic abnormalities or mutations. This procedure is used to detect inherited conditions or predispositions associated with genetic defects.
 127 $21 $52
Chromosome analysis for genetic defects, 100-300 cells
A laboratory test that examines 100 to 300 cells to analyze chromosomes for genetic defects.
 64 $50 $111
Tissue culture for bone marrow and blood cell tumor disorders
A laboratory test that grows bone marrow or blood cells in a culture to analyze tumor disorders.
 28 $141 $312
Genetic analysis of archival tissue
Testing stored tissue samples to identify genetic information. This procedure analyzes existing tissue specimens for genetic markers.
 26 $15 $84
Manual specimen preparation
A healthcare provider manually prepares a medical specimen for testing or analysis.
 24 $18 $93
Genetic test interpretation and report
A healthcare provider reviews the results of genetic testing and provides a written report explaining the findings.
 21 $25 $120
Chromosome analysis for genetic defects, 20-25 cells
A laboratory test that examines 20 to 25 cells to analyze chromosomes for genetic defects.
 15 $142 $308
Additional chromosome analysis study
This procedure involves performing an additional karyotype analysis to examine chromosomes for genetic defects. It is billed as a separate study beyond the initial analysis.
 15 $33 $69
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$5,748
Total received (2022-2023)
Avg $2,874/year across 2 years
Top 8% in MI for pathology - anatomic
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
2
Companies
11
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,667 (63.8%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$2,080 (36.2%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$2,224
2022
$3,524

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Illumina, Inc.
$2,080
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$144
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2022-2023) ›
Illumina, Inc.
$5,604
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$144
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
NovaSeq 6000Dx Sequencer Instrument · OPDIVO · Oncology Testing
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (64%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for pathology - anatomic in MI.

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Geographic Context

Pathology - anatomics within 10 mi
208
Per 100K population
11.7
County median income
$59,521
Nearest hospital
HENRY FORD HEALTH HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2023
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Chitale is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 8% of MI peers, with 18 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Chitale experienced with additional manual multiplex genetic stain?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Chitale performed 181 additional manual multiplex genetic stain services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Chitale receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Chitale received a total of $5,748 from 2 companies across 11 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Chitale's costs compare to other pathology - anatomics in Detroit?
Dr. Chitale's average Medicare payment per service is $41. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Chitale) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →