SITARAMA RAJU CHINTALAPATI MD
NPI 1144294356
Hospitalist in Winston Salem, NC

Active since February 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157(336) 716-9252 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 15, 2024, Sep 25, 2020, Aug 31, 2020 and 17 more (20 updates tracked since 2019).

About Sitarama Raju Chintalapati Md NPPES

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

SITARAMA RAJU CHINTALAPATI MD (NPI 1144294356) is an individual hospitalist provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2008-00052) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland, and maintains 9 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144294356
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameSITARAMA RAJU CHINTALAPATICredential: MD
Location AddressMEDICAL CENTER BLVDWinston Salem, NC 27157-8407
Mailing AddressMedical Center BlvdWinston Salem, NC 27157-0001 · (336) 716-9252 · Fax (336) 716-0030
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateFebruary 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 19, 202520 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 19, 2025
✔ NPI 1144294356 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 · 2008-00052
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 2008-00052 (NC)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Winston Salem, NC 27157

Secondary Practice Locations 9

Location 18800 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28262-3300 · Phone (704) 863-6241
Location 22001 Vail AveCharlotte, NC 28207-1248 · Phone (704) 304-6070
Location 310628 Park RdCharlotte, NC 28210-8407 · Phone (704) 667-7070
Location 41000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203-5812 · Phone (704) 355-0720
Location 5920 Church St N, Suite 255Concord, NC 28025-2927 · Phone (704) 403-1331
Location 6250 Hospital DrLexington, NC 27292-6792 · Phone (336) 238-4152 · Fax (336) 238-4150
Location 7329 Nc Highway 801 NBermuda Run, NC 27006-7905 · Phone (336) 998-2228
Location 81370 W D StNorth Wilkesboro, NC 28659-3506 · Phone (336) 651-8294
Location 9601 N Elm StHigh Point, NC 27262-4331 · Phone (336) 878-6000

Accepted Insurance

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

Sitarama Raju Chintalapati Md 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 ID4587628177
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080408000843
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Sitarama Chintalapati reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multi-Specialty
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
Winston Salem, NC 27157
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 3,003 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
300 N SALISBURY AVE
Spencer, NC 28159
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,646 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
711 CHESTERFIELD HWY
Cheraw, SC 29520
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 275 clinicians in this Medicare group

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.

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.
440 services419 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.
49 services30 patients
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.
31 services12 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
28 services25 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.
27 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Atrium Health Cleveland

Acute Care Hospitals · Shelby, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340021
Location201 E Grover StShelby, NC 28150 · Cleveland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Atrium Health Pineville

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340098
Location10628 Park RdCharlotte, NC 28210 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340113
Location1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Atrium Health Union

Acute Care Hospitals · Monroe, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340130
Location600 Hospital DrMonroe, NC 28112 · Union County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27157 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.

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.

Anesthesiology
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Physician Assistant (Medical)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Physician Assistant (Medical)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Obstetrics & Gynecology
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Hospitalist
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27157

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Sitarama Chintalapati's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sitarama Chintalapati is 1144294356. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 14, 2006.

Where is Sitarama Chintalapati located?

Sitarama Chintalapati practices at Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157. The listed phone number is (336) 716-9252.

What is Sitarama Chintalapati's specialty?

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

Is Sitarama Chintalapati enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sitarama Chintalapati is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Sitarama Chintalapati's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sitarama Chintalapati reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Wake Forest University Health Sciences (Winston Salem, NC), Carolinas Physicians Network Inc (Spencer, NC) and Mcleod Health Cheraw (Cheraw, SC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Sitarama Chintalapati's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sitarama Chintalapati accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Sitarama Chintalapati as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Sitarama Chintalapati affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sitarama Chintalapati is affiliated with Atrium Health Cleveland, Atrium Health Pineville, Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health and Atrium Health Union.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sitarama Chintalapati was last updated on August 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.