Sunil Santhanakrishnan, MD
NPI 1215991617 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sunil Santhanakrishnan, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1215991617).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215991617
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26044 (AZ)
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
918 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 258 | $106 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 162 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 87 | $148 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 60 | $114 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 54 | $200 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 228 | 51 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 207 | 88 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 66 | 33 |
| Macitentanbrand: Opsumit | 56 | — |
| Prednisone | 52 | 31 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 50 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,018 across 53 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
- 2006-04-13
- Last updated
- 2015-08-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sunil Santhanakrishnan's NPI number?
- Sunil Santhanakrishnan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215991617, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sunil Santhanakrishnan's specialty?
- Sunil Santhanakrishnan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sunil Santhanakrishnan located?
- Sunil Santhanakrishnan's practice location on file with NPPES is 5090 North 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85018.
- What is Sunil Santhanakrishnan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sunil Santhanakrishnan is (602) 264-5685.
- Does Sunil Santhanakrishnan accept Medicare?
- Sunil Santhanakrishnan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sunil Santhanakrishnan's NPI active?
- Yes — Sunil Santhanakrishnan's NPI (1215991617) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.