Pallavi Sunkara, M.D
NPI 1184902348 · Internal Medicine Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pallavi Sunkara, M.D is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1184902348).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184902348
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD.204784 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 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
224 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 79 | $107 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 57 | $111 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 45 | $163 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 43 | $74 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$163 (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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 50 | 32 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 37 | 36 |
| Prednisone | 29 | 28 |
| Cephalexin | 23 | 23 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 22 | 16 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 21 | 17 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 19 | 18 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-07-21
- Last updated
- 2011-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pallavi Sunkara's NPI number?
- Pallavi Sunkara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184902348, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pallavi Sunkara's specialty?
- Pallavi Sunkara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pallavi Sunkara located?
- Pallavi Sunkara's practice location on file with NPPES is 17000 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816-3246.
- What is Pallavi Sunkara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pallavi Sunkara is (225) 236-5932.
- Does Pallavi Sunkara accept Medicare?
- Pallavi Sunkara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pallavi Sunkara's NPI active?
- Yes — Pallavi Sunkara's NPI (1184902348) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.