Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sandesh Kuchipudi, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · River Forest, IL

  • NPI 1821057324
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 84.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7411 Lake St Ste 1120
River Forest, IL 603051882
(708) 387-0121
fax (773) 825-2466
Mailing address
Po Box 27
Brookfield, IL 605130027

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 10, 2025
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036111755
Medicaid
IL #036111755

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821057324. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,428
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$226,423
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 995 231 $83
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 279 58 $78
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 239 83 $53
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 225 69 $111
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 122 69 $125
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 118 93 $182
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 101 33 $133
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 97 77 $137
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 82 26 $89
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 49 40 $83

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in River Forest Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 168. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$439
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $158.26
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. 3 $146.38
Pfizer INC. 8 $134.23

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$439

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,953
Patients
454
Total drug cost
$103,463
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 435 77 $5,380
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 392 70 $2,983
Metformin Hcl Generic 248 43 $3,063
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 236 50 $2,638
Divalproex Sodium Generic 197 18 $5,812
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 196 25 $1,590
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 169 22 $2,610
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 156 17 $55,153
Lisinopril Generic 142 26 $1,406
Gabapentin Generic 139 21 $1,994

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Sandesh Kuchipudi's medical specialty?
Dr. Sandesh Kuchipudi practices Internal Medicine Physician in River Forest, IL.
Where does Dr. Sandesh Kuchipudi practice?
Dr. Sandesh Kuchipudi practices at 7411 Lake St Ste 1120, River Forest, IL 603051882. Office phone: 7083870121.
What is Dr. Sandesh Kuchipudi's NPI?
Dr. Sandesh Kuchipudi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821057324, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sandesh Kuchipudi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sandesh Kuchipudi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sandesh Kuchipudi commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.