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NEELIMA SUNKARA M.D
NPI 1265603054
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since March 19, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
54.27/100
CMS Quality Rating
3445 N CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60634(773) 205-0800(773) 205-1804 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 27, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Neelima Sunkara M.d NPPES

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

NEELIMA SUNKARA M.D (NPI 1265603054) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036117827) and active in the NPI registry since March 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265603054
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X
Provider Legal NameNEELIMA SUNKARACredential: M.D
Location Address3445 N CENTRAL AVEChicago, IL 60634-4420
Mailing Address3445 N Central AveChicago, IL 60634-4420 · (773) 205-0800
Phone(773) 205-0800
Fax(773) 205-1804
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateMarch 19, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 27, 2009
✔ NPI 1265603054 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0300X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036117827
Definition
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
3445 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago, IL 60634
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Neelima Sunkara M.d 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 ID8325111602
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080919000531
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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 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.
490 services191 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.
349 services163 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.
261 services233 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.
236 services217 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
24 services24 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1

Acute Care Hospitals · Elk Grove Village, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140258
Location800 Biesterfield RdElk Grove Village, IL 60007 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Alexius Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hoffman Estates, IL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140290
Location1555 N Barrington RdHoffman Estates, IL 60169 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60634 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
$183.39 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $45.84 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

54.27/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality41.2
Improvement Activities40
Cost35.09

Reported Quality Measures

Advance Care Plan
100%445 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
100%599 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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 11

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

METROPOLITAN GERICARE ASSOCIATES PLLC
Internal Medicine
3445 N CENTRAL AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60634
Cook County (312) 715-8088
MARQUITA HUMPHREY
Counselor (Mental Health)
3445 N CENTRAL AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60634
Cook County (773) 205-4574
KIDNEY CARE AT HOME LLC
Clinic/Center (End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment)
3445 N CENTRAL AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60634
Cook County (630) 748-9407
PALLAS KERN LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
3445 N CENTRAL AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60634
Cook County (773) 777-6401
ROSEANGELA MARTINEZ NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3445 N CENTRAL AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60634
Cook County (773) 205-0800
DR. HARESH B SAWLANI M.D.
Internal Medicine
3445 N CENTRAL AVE, SUITE C
CHICAGO, IL 60634
Cook County (773) 205-0800
YOUTH OUTREACH SERVICES
Community/Behavioral Health
3445 N CENTRAL AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60634
Cook County (773) 205-3985
MADISON CRAIG M.ED., NCC, QMHP
Counselor (Mental Health)
3445 N CENTRAL AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60634
Cook County (773) 777-7112

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 Neelima Sunkara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Neelima Sunkara is 1265603054. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2008.

Where is Neelima Sunkara located?

Neelima Sunkara practices at 3445 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634. The listed phone number is (773) 205-0800.

What is Neelima Sunkara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Is Neelima Sunkara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Neelima Sunkara 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.

Is Neelima Sunkara affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Neelima Sunkara is affiliated with Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1 and St Alexius Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Neelima Sunkara was last updated on July 27, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.