Sudha Tallapragada, MD
NPI 1255438792 · Infectious Disease Physician · Sarasota, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sudha Tallapragada, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Sarasota, FL (NPI 1255438792).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255438792
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME0074771 (FL)
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
19 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
3,149 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 808 | $62 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 782 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 520 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 308 | $130 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 123 | $8 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, Additional Sequential Infusion, 1 Hour Or Less96367 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 67 | 25 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 62 | 15 |
| Piperacillin Sodium/Tazobactambrand: Piperacillin-Tazobactam | 55 | — |
| Diphenhydramine Hcl | 54 | — |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 44 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 41 | 20 |
| Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenambrand: Descovy |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 across 1 record (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
- 2006-09-19
- Last updated
- 2019-10-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sudha Tallapragada's NPI number?
- Sudha Tallapragada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255438792, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sudha Tallapragada's specialty?
- Sudha Tallapragada is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sudha Tallapragada located?
- Sudha Tallapragada's practice location on file with NPPES is 1425 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239-2900.
- What is Sudha Tallapragada's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sudha Tallapragada is (941) 366-9060.
- Does Sudha Tallapragada accept Medicare?
- Sudha Tallapragada is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sudha Tallapragada's NPI active?
- Yes — Sudha Tallapragada's NPI (1255438792) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.