Krishna Sunkara, MD
NPI 1154328185 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Hazel Crest, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Krishna Sunkara, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Hazel Crest, IL (NPI 1154328185).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154328185
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 036070359 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,986 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Follow-Up Inpatient Or Observation Ventilation Assistance and Management94003 | 1,216 | $63 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 812 | $78 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 341 | $89 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 320 | $117 |
| Nursing Facility Ventilation Assistance and Management94004 | 153 | $47 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 166 | 51 |
| Prednisone | 118 | 41 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 91 | 38 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 72 | 16 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 68 | 22 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 66 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$68 across 4 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-05
- Last updated
- 2022-10-07
- Certified
- 2022-10-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Krishna Sunkara's NPI number?
- Krishna Sunkara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154328185, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Krishna Sunkara's specialty?
- Krishna Sunkara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Krishna Sunkara located?
- Krishna Sunkara's practice location on file with NPPES is 17680 Kedzie Ave, Hazel Crest, IL 60429-2043.
- What is Krishna Sunkara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Krishna Sunkara is (708) 799-7990.
- Does Krishna Sunkara accept Medicare?
- Krishna Sunkara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Krishna Sunkara's NPI active?
- Yes — Krishna Sunkara's NPI (1154328185) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.