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MR. DURGA PRASAD SUNKARA MD
NPI 1194765743
Internal Medicine in Pasadena, TX

Active since June 08, 2006PECOS Enrolled
6243 FAIRMONT PKWY STE 203&204, PASADENA, TX 77505(281) 487-3111(832) 243-4362 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 22, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Mr. Durga Prasad Sunkara Md NPPES

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

MR. DURGA PRASAD SUNKARA MD (NPI 1194765743) is an individual internal medicine provider in Pasadena, Texas, licensed in Texas (J8389) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194765743
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. DURGA PRASAD SUNKARACredential: MD
Location Address6243 FAIRMONT PKWY STE 203&204Pasadena, TX 77505-4045
Mailing Address1612 Callaway DrAlvin, TX 77511-3743 · (281) 824-1480 · Fax (281) 220-6407
Phone(281) 487-3111
Fax(832) 243-4362
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 22, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMay 22, 2024
✔ NPI 1194765743 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · J8389
Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

6243 FAIRMONT PKWY STE 203&204, Pasadena, TX 77505
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 110851 Scarsdale Blvd Ste 160Houston, TX 77089-5737 · Phone (281) 824-1480 · Fax (281) 220-6407
Location 21111 W Adoue StAlvin, TX 77511-2718 · Phone (281) 824-1480 · Fax (281) 220-6407

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Community Health Choice, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mr. Durga Prasad Sunkara Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77505 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
85%20 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
94%1,174 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
57%70 patients3/55-star benchmark: 96%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
69%181 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
91%23 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%28 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
100%28 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
99%181 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
40%181 patients3/55-star benchmark: 59%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

STEPHEN F AUSTIN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
6243 FAIRMONT PKWY STE 203&204
PASADENA, TX 77505
Harris County (281) 824-1480

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 Durga Sunkara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Durga Sunkara is 1194765743. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2006.

Where is Durga Sunkara located?

Durga Sunkara practices at 6243 Fairmont Pkwy Ste 203&204, Pasadena, TX 77505. The listed phone number is (281) 487-3111.

What is Durga Sunkara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Durga Sunkara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Durga Sunkara is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Durga Sunkara accept?

Health plans from Community Health Choice and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Durga Sunkara 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Durga Sunkara was last updated on May 22, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.