Vineela Chikkam, M.D
NPI 1144630054 · Hospitalist Physician · Dothan, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vineela Chikkam, M.D is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Dothan, AL (NPI 1144630054).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144630054
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301105251 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
630 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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 | 393 | $75 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 125 | $109 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 50 | $115 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 41 | $168 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 21 | $123 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$168 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 25 | 24 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 24 | 14 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 20 | 13 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 20 | 15 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 19 | 19 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 18 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$219 across 11 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4201 St. AntoineSuite 2e University Health CenterDetroit, MI 48201Phone: (313) 745-4832Fax: (313) 745-4052
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-30
- Last updated
- 2024-07-10
- Certified
- 2024-07-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vineela Chikkam's NPI number?
- Vineela Chikkam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144630054, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vineela Chikkam's specialty?
- Vineela Chikkam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vineela Chikkam located?
- Vineela Chikkam's practice location on file with NPPES is 1108 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36301-3022.
- What is Vineela Chikkam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vineela Chikkam is (334) 793-8111.
- Does Vineela Chikkam accept Medicare?
- Vineela Chikkam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vineela Chikkam's NPI active?
- Yes — Vineela Chikkam's NPI (1144630054) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.