Sunil Cheruku, MD
NPI 1235173345 · Internal Medicine Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Preventive Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sunil Cheruku, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1235173345).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235173345
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K4023 (TX)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,617 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 649 | $60 |
| Management of Oxygen Chamber Therapy99183 | 318 | $95 |
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less97597 | 149 | $32 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 109 | $55 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 105 | $89 |
| Removal of Tissue From Wound, Each Additional 20.0 Sq Cm97598 | 91 | $22 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Betamethasone Valerate | 92 | 54 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 43 | 24 |
| Levofloxacin | 32 | 23 |
| Cephalexin | 24 | 14 |
| Metronidazole | 24 | — |
| Montelukast Sodium | 19 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$557 across 16 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)
- 12221 N. Mopac ExpwyAustin, TX 78758-2496Phone: (512) 901-1750Fax: (512) 901-1774
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-16
- Last updated
- 2022-08-10
- Certified
- 2022-08-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sunil Cheruku's NPI number?
- Sunil Cheruku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235173345, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sunil Cheruku's specialty?
- Sunil Cheruku is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sunil Cheruku located?
- Sunil Cheruku's practice location on file with NPPES is 900 E 30th St Ste 109, Austin, TX 78705-3323.
- What is Sunil Cheruku's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sunil Cheruku is (512) 544-5555.
- Does Sunil Cheruku accept Medicare?
- Sunil Cheruku is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sunil Cheruku's NPI active?
- Yes — Sunil Cheruku's NPI (1235173345) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.