Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rama Challapalli Sri, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Nephrology Physician · Nephrology Physician · Hospitalist Physician · Joplin, MO

  • NPI 1891921524
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 4 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
932 E 34Th St
Joplin, MO 648043932
(417) 347-8310
fax (417) 347-8314
Additional location
1102 W 32Nd St
Joplin, MO 64804
(417) 347-4570
fax (417) 347-6755
Mailing address
Po Box 3810
Joplin, MO 648033810

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 6, 2019
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State licenses (4)
Missouri #2017031969 · Pennsylvania #MT194414 · New Hampshire #16966 · Massachusetts #261829
Medicaid
MA #110103452A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891921524. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,218
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$149,870
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 442 131 $111
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 406 269 $91
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90 22 $272
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 90 83 $161
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 50 33 $75
90962 Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) 47 22 $189
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 26 26 $123
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 25 12 $185
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 24 20 $135
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 18 16 $68

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in Joplin Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 132. This provider delivers 9.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$202
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 2 $115.47
Abbott Laboratories 2 $43.65
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $26.98
Baxter Healthcare 1 $16.21

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$202

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,894
Patients
485
Total drug cost
$91,779
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Calcitriol Generic 371 89 $5,619
Carvedilol Generic 202 53 $1,731
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 168 43 $1,290
Potassium Chloride Generic 156 41 $12,917
Furosemide Generic 147 46 $791
Losartan Potassium Generic 138 46 $1,305
Bumetanide Generic 112 25 $4,374
Doxazosin Mesylate Generic 112 37 $3,102
Lisinopril Generic 111 31 $599
Allopurinol Generic 105 21 $884

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Rama Challapalli Sri's medical specialty?
Dr. Rama Challapalli Sri practices Nephrology Physician in Joplin, MO.
Where does Dr. Rama Challapalli Sri practice?
Dr. Rama Challapalli Sri practices at 932 E 34Th St, Joplin, MO 648043932. Office phone: 4173478310.
What is Dr. Rama Challapalli Sri's NPI?
Dr. Rama Challapalli Sri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891921524, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rama Challapalli Sri accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rama Challapalli Sri accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rama Challapalli Sri commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90961). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.