DR. VENKATA CHAITHANYA KUMAR SUNKESULA MD, MS
NPI 1730560160
Internal Medicine - Adolescent Medicine in Cleveland, OH

Active since June 11, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2500 METROHEALTH DR, CLEVELAND, OH 44109(216) 778-7800 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 27, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 27, 2021, Aug 20, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Venkata Chaithanya Kumar Sunkesula Md, Ms NPPES

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

DR. VENKATA CHAITHANYA KUMAR SUNKESULA MD, MS (NPI 1730560160) is an individual adolescent medicine provider in Cleveland, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.134352) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Metrohealth System, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730560160
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RA0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VENKATA CHAITHANYA KUMAR SUNKESULACredential: MD, MS
Location Address2500 METROHEALTH DRCleveland, OH 44109-1900
Mailing Address2500 Metrohealth DrCleveland, OH 44109-1900 · (216) 792-3800
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 27, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1730560160 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Adolescent MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RA0000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.134352
Definition
An internist who specializes in adolescent medicine is a multi-disciplinary healthcare specialist trained in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents, their healthcare problems and needs.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License MT208132 (PA)
2500 METROHEALTH DR, Cleveland, OH 44109

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

Dr. Venkata Chaithanya Kumar Sunkesula Md, Ms 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 ID1456643501
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181022002804
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

10

Medicare enrollment records show Venkata Sunkesula reassigns Medicare billing to 10 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multi-Specialty
2500 METROHEALTH DR
Cleveland, OH 44109
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 2,147 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
11100 EUCLID AVE
Cleveland, OH 44106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 3,958 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
18697 BAGLEY RD
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 144 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
5700 DARROW RD STE 106
Hudson, OH 44236
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 215 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
3700 KOLBE RD
Lorain, OH 44053
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 325 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
525 E MARKET ST
Akron, OH 44304
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 259 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
1320 MERCY DR NW
Canton, OH 44708
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 456 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
2420 LAKE AVE
Ashtabula, OH 44004
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 272 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
6001 E BROAD ST
Columbus, OH 43213
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 776 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
272 HOSPITAL RD
Chillicothe, OH 45601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 204 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Metrohealth System

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number360059
Location2500 Metrohealth DriveCleveland, OH 44109 · Cuyahoga County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
83%168 patients4/55-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 20

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

Internal Medicine
2500 METROHEALTH DR
CLEVELAND, OH 44109
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
2500 METROHEALTH DR
CLEVELAND, OH 44109
Emergency Medicine
2500 METROHEALTH DR
CLEVELAND, OH 44109
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2500 METROHEALTH DR
CLEVELAND, OH 44109
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
2500 METROHEALTH DR
CLEVELAND, OH 44109
Dentist (General Practice)
2500 METROHEALTH DR
CLEVELAND, OH 44109
Psychologist (Rehabilitation)
2500 METROHEALTH DR
CLEVELAND, OH 44109
Internal Medicine
2500 METROHEALTH DR
CLEVELAND, OH 44109

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 Venkata Sunkesula's NPI number?

The NPI number for Venkata Sunkesula is 1730560160. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2015.

Where is Venkata Sunkesula located?

Venkata Sunkesula practices at 2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland, OH 44109. The listed phone number is (216) 778-7800.

What is Venkata Sunkesula's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Adolescent Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RA0000X.

Is Venkata Sunkesula enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Venkata Sunkesula 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 Venkata Sunkesula's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Venkata Sunkesula reassigns Medicare benefits to 10 organizations: The Metrohealth System (Cleveland, OH), University Hospitals Medical Group Inc (Cleveland, OH), Hni Medical Services Of Ohio, LLC (Middleburg Heights, OH), Inpatient Medical Services, Inc. (Hudson, OH), Community Hospitalist, LLC (Lorain, OH) and 5 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Venkata Sunkesula's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Venkata Sunkesula accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 3 other insurers list Venkata Sunkesula 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 Venkata Sunkesula affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Venkata Sunkesula is affiliated with Metrohealth System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Venkata Sunkesula was last updated on December 27, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.