Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sumitra Chari, MD

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Palo Alto, CA

  • NPI 1588680631
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 321-4121
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 16, 2021
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A81981

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588680631. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
447
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$64,156
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 216 104 $136
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 76 76 $199
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 66 65 $133
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 42 31 $90
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 36 25 $163
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 11 11 $111

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 93. This provider delivers 4.8× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sumitra Chari's medical specialty?
Dr. Sumitra Chari practices Hospitalist Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Sumitra Chari practice?
Dr. Sumitra Chari practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 943012302. Office phone: 6503214121.
What is Dr. Sumitra Chari's NPI?
Dr. Sumitra Chari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588680631, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sumitra Chari accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sumitra Chari accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sumitra Chari commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.