Chirag Thakkar

Pharmacist · Giant Eagle Inc.

pharmacist Columbus, OH NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
3 years
since Oct 2023
Gender
Male

Experience

PharmacistCurrent
Giant Eagle Inc.
Since Oct 2023 · 3 years · Columbus, OH

Education

Columbus State Community College
Certificate of Accounting Concentration
2019 – 2021
The Ohio State University
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
2010 – 2014
Chicago State University
Bachelor's degree in Biology and Minor in Chemistry
2006 – 2010

Skills

Medication Therapy Management Pharmacy Pharmacists Pharmacy Automation Immunization Pharmacy Practice Clinical Pharmacy Community Pharmacy Cell Protein Chemistry Certified Immunizer Pharmaceutical Industry Compounding Cell Culture Research Patient Counseling

About Giant Eagle Inc.

Industry
Retail
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
650 N State St, Westerville, OH

Professional Overview

Chirag Thakkar is a Pharmacist, currently affiliated with Giant Eagle Inc., based in Columbus, OH. As a pharmacist, Thakkar contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Columbus, OH. They have been with Giant Eagle Inc. for 3 years. Thakkar holds academic credentials, including Certificate of Accounting Concentration and Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), from Columbus State Community College and The Ohio State University. Core competencies include Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacy, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Automation, Immunization. Giant Eagle Inc. operates in the Retail sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit pharmacist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to pharmacist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Columbus, OH healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 86,704 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the pharmacist specialty. Chirag Thakkar is one of them.
  • 2,914 pharmacists are based in OH (out of 54,580 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 271 contacts at Giant Eagle Inc. are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical pharmacist compensation in OH: $102,000 – $155,000 (median $126,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of pharmacists in OH: Walgreens (118), Cvs Health (104), Kroger (81).
  • 3% of pharmacists in OH hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 78% of pharmacists in OH have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chirag Thakkar located?

Chirag Thakkar is based in Columbus, OH. They are currently affiliated with Giant Eagle Inc..

What is Chirag Thakkar's specialty?

Chirag Thakkar specializes in pharmacist. Their current role is Pharmacist.

Where does Chirag Thakkar currently work?

Chirag Thakkar currently works at Giant Eagle Inc.. They have been there for 3 years.

What is Chirag Thakkar's educational background?

Chirag Thakkar attended Columbus State Community College and The Ohio State University.

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What is the average salary for a pharmacist in OH?

pharmacists in OH typically earn $102,000 to $155,000 annually, with a median of $126,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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