Sunny Changappa
NPI 1033318704 · Hospitalist Physician · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sunny Changappa is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1033318704).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033318704
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 84005 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,019 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 360 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 248 | $111 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 195 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 175 | $161 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 41 | $70 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $70–$161 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cefdinir | 72 | 71 |
| Prednisone | 42 | 42 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 29 | 19 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 27 | 14 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 24 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 24 | 12 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-13
- Last updated
- 2021-01-21
- Certified
- 2021-01-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sunny Changappa's NPI number?
- Sunny Changappa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033318704, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sunny Changappa's specialty?
- Sunny Changappa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sunny Changappa located?
- Sunny Changappa's practice location on file with NPPES is 8800 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28262-3300.
- What is Sunny Changappa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sunny Changappa is (704) 863-6241.
- Does Sunny Changappa accept Medicare?
- Sunny Changappa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sunny Changappa's NPI active?
- Yes — Sunny Changappa's NPI (1033318704) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.