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Dr. Sundararaj Cherala, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (CMS: Interventional Pain Management) · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Decatur, IL
- NPI 1689698359
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 93.9 / 100 · 2023
- 49 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
304 W Hay St Ste 213
Decatur, IL 625264169
(217) 876-6640
fax (217) 876-6645
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 18, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1977 — 49 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208VP0014X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Illinois #036077595 · Florida #ME143329
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689698359. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
227
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$9,287
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 165 | 13 | $7 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 40 | 18 | $115 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 22 | 22 | $164 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Decatur Interventional Pain Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 75. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$361
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevro Corp. | 13 | $297.68 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 2 | $43.38 | |
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $19.55 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
456
Patients
184
Total drug cost
$3,648
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 237 | 106 | $1,157 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 76 | 32 | $697 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 35 | 18 | $435 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 30 | 15 | $400 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 27 | 0 | $646 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 19 | 0 | $151 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 18 | 0 | $151 |
| Diazepam | Generic | 14 | 13 | $11 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sundararaj Cherala's medical specialty?
Dr. Sundararaj Cherala practices Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Decatur, IL.
Where does Dr. Sundararaj Cherala practice?
Dr. Sundararaj Cherala practices at 304 W Hay St Ste 213, Decatur, IL 625264169. Office phone: 2178766640.
What is Dr. Sundararaj Cherala's NPI?
Dr. Sundararaj Cherala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689698359, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sundararaj Cherala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sundararaj Cherala accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sundararaj Cherala commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.