Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Krishnan Challappa, M.D.

Specialist (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Elizabethtown, KY

  • NPI 1942202676
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 94.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1324 Woodland Dr, Suite A
Elizabethtown, KY 427012651
(270) 765-5921
fax (270) 765-4391

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 2, 2009
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
174400000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #31956
Medicaid
KY #64319569

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1942202676. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,351
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$294,742
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 1,164 800 $120
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 932 724 $8
93296 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 247 80 $20
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 231 227 $176
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 188 159 $85
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 176 174 $66
93294 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days 169 53 $29
G2066 Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec 150 25 $72
93297 Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days 135 23 $25
93018 Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician 115 115 $13

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 161. This provider delivers 27× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$377
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. 10 $246.23
Teleflex LLC 1 $66.98
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $30.59
PFIZER INC. 1 $18.42
Amgen Inc. 1 $14.30

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$377

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
5,155
Patients
1,464
Total drug cost
$650,410
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 833 229 $18,848
Carvedilol Generic 617 176 $6,891
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 544 132 $587,741
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 473 136 $3,622
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 421 134 $5,597
Lisinopril Generic 344 99 $3,297
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 334 83 $4,700
Losartan Potassium Generic 313 105 $3,957
Furosemide Generic 275 95 $1,490
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er (Isosorbide Mononitrate) Brand 223 50 $3,359

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Krishnan Challappa's medical specialty?
Dr. Krishnan Challappa practices Specialist in Elizabethtown, KY.
Where does Dr. Krishnan Challappa practice?
Dr. Krishnan Challappa practices at 1324 Woodland Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 427012651. Office phone: 2707655921.
What is Dr. Krishnan Challappa's NPI?
Dr. Krishnan Challappa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942202676, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Krishnan Challappa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Krishnan Challappa accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Krishnan Challappa commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (HCPCS 93296). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.