Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Sasikala Ponnambalam, M.D.
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Cumming, GA
- NPI 1578508776
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 94.2 / 100 · 2023
- 29 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1200 Northside Forsyth Dr
Cumming, GA 300417659
(770) 844-3200
fax (404) 851-6325
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 19, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Georgia #056870
- Medicaid
- GA #792849646I
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578508776. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
802
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$56,685
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 359 | 163 | $78 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 338 | 140 | $49 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 91 | 89 | $113 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 14 | 14 | $128 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in Cumming Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 1,076. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
70
Patients
57
Total drug cost
$7,054
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) | Brand | 22 | 21 | $278 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 13 | 13 | $6,490 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 13 | 12 | $115 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 11 | 0 | $35 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 11 | 11 | $136 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sasikala Ponnambalam's medical specialty?
Dr. Sasikala Ponnambalam practices Hospitalist Physician in Cumming, GA.
Where does Dr. Sasikala Ponnambalam practice?
Dr. Sasikala Ponnambalam practices at 1200 Northside Forsyth Dr, Cumming, GA 300417659. Office phone: 7708443200.
What is Dr. Sasikala Ponnambalam's NPI?
Dr. Sasikala Ponnambalam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578508776, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sasikala Ponnambalam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sasikala Ponnambalam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sasikala Ponnambalam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.