Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Neelima Sunkara, M.D

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Chicago, IL

  • NPI 1265603054
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 48.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3445 N Central Ave
Chicago, IL 606344420
(773) 205-0800
fax (773) 205-1804

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 27, 2009
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036117827

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265603054. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,306
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$159,187
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 452 179 $125
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 350 163 $83
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 236 200 $120
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 227 202 $181
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 25 25 $84
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 16 16 $137

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in Chicago Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician, average services per provider: 88. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$122
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $121.85

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$122

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
17
Patients
16
Total drug cost
$176
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 17 16 $176

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Neelima Sunkara's medical specialty?
Dr. Neelima Sunkara practices Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Chicago, IL.
Where does Dr. Neelima Sunkara practice?
Dr. Neelima Sunkara practices at 3445 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 606344420. Office phone: 7732050800.
What is Dr. Neelima Sunkara's NPI?
Dr. Neelima Sunkara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265603054, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Neelima Sunkara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Neelima Sunkara accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Neelima Sunkara commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.