SUNNY CHANGAPPA
NPI 1033318704
Hospitalist in Charlotte, NC

Q: What is Sunny Changappa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sunny Changappa is 1033318704. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2007.

Q: What is Sunny Changappa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sunny Changappa was last updated on January 21, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since July 13, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

8800 N TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE, NC 28262(704) 863-6241 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 21, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 21, 2021, Jun 9, 2020, May 11, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Sunny Changappa NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SUNNY CHANGAPPA (NPI 1033318704) is an individual hospitalist provider in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2008-01143) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Caldwell Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1033318704

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameSUNNY CHANGAPPA

Location Address8800 N TRYON STCharlotte, NC 28262-3300

Mailing Address8800 North Tryon StreetCharlotte, NC 28262

Phone(704) 863-6241

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005

Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 21, 20215 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 21, 2021

✔ NPI 1033318704 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2008-01143

Definition

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.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 84005 (SC)

8800 N TRYON ST, Charlotte, NC 28262

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Sunny Changappa is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7214005040

PECOS Enrollment IDI20081007000588

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Sunny Changappa reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Carolinas Physicians Network Inc

Same address

Hospitalist

8800 N TRYON ST
Charlotte, NC 28262

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
1,646 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1124404405 (704) 863-6241

Caromont Medical Group Inc

11 mi

Family Medicine

3605 MOUNT HOLLY HUNTERSVILLE RD, STE A
Charlotte, NC 28216

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
673 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1528303492 (704) 971-2349

Sc Hospital Medicine Physicians LLC

41 mi

Emergency Medicine

800 W MEETING ST
Lancaster, SC 29720

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
59 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1326677915 (803) 286-1214

Dlp Frye Hospitalists LLC

45 mi

Hospitalist

420 N CENTER ST
Hickory, NC 28601

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
51 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1275128944 (828) 879-8419

Spartanburg Medical Center

52 mi

Cardiovascular Disease

104 PROFESSIONAL PARK STE B
Gaffney, SC 29340

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
754 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1316416688 (864) 489-3230

Pelham Medical Center

89 mi

Internal Medicine

250 WESTMORELAND RD
Greer, SC 29651

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
313 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1245496983 (864) 560-6619

24 On Physicians Of Sc, LLC

180 mi

Hospitalist

316 CALHOUN ST
Charleston, SC 29401

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
281 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1144877655 (800) 923-2247

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

360 services152 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

248 services119 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

195 services187 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

175 services166 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

41 services34 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Caldwell Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lenoir, NC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number340041

Location321 Mulberry St SWLenoir, NC 28645 · Caldwell County

Emergency services

Frye Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number340116

Location420 N Center StHickory, NC 28601 · Catawba County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28262 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

4 suppliers85 claims85 services$16.00 avg. paid by Medicare

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466

DME-Other DME · category DE005N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$771.77 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

4 suppliers89 claims89 services$82.30 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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