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DR. SUNITHA SURESH MD
NPI 1780962431
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Lakeland, FL

Active since July 29, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, LAKELAND, FL 33805(863) 687-1100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2026, Aug 4, 2025, Dec 13, 2024 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Sunitha Suresh Md NPPES

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

DR. SUNITHA SURESH MD (NPI 1780962431) is an individual infectious disease provider in Lakeland, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME175602) and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Lakeland, and is a graduate of Other (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780962431
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. SUNITHA SURESHCredential: MD
Location Address1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVDLakeland, FL 33805-4543
Mailing Address1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Attn: Managed CareLakeland, FL 33805-4543 · (863) 687-1100
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateJuly 29, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2026
NPI 1780962431 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
Licenses Licensed in FL · ME175602 Licensed in AZ · 31640 Licensed in WA · MD 60226533
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD60226533 (WA)
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, Lakeland, FL 33805

Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Sunitha Desikan Suresh Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1320 Parkview PlLakeland, FL 33805-4538 · Phone (863) 687-1330

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid1780962431WA
Medicaid797194AZ
Other0287422WA · Labor & Industries

Accepted Insurance

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

Dr. Sunitha Suresh 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 ID1456342328
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040519001432
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 3

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.
589 services213 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.
390 services180 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.
206 services202 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33805 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

83.05/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality76.47
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost67.03

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 (Pulmonary Disease)
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Emergency Medicine
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Nurse Practitioner
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Emergency Medicine
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805
Pharmacist
1324 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33805

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 Sunitha Suresh's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sunitha Suresh is 1780962431. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 29, 2011. The provider is also known as Dr. Sunitha Desikan Suresh MD.

Where is Sunitha Suresh located?

Sunitha Suresh practices at 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805. The listed phone number is (863) 687-1100.

What is Sunitha Suresh's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Sunitha Suresh enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sunitha Suresh 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.

What insurance does Sunitha Suresh accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health Plans, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Sunitha Suresh 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 Sunitha Suresh was last updated on July 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 34 days 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.