Tejo Challa, MD
NPI 1396082970 · Hospitalist Physician · Longview, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tejo Challa, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Longview, TX (NPI 1396082970).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396082970
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P5943 (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
13 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
1,633 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 877 | $77 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 300 | $116 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 258 | $111 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 174 | $169 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 13 | $128 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 11 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 67 | 44 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 45 | 35 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 44 | 23 |
| Furosemide | 39 | 29 |
| Levofloxacin | 37 | 36 |
| Prednisone | 37 | 37 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 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
- 2013-01-15
- Last updated
- 2025-01-13
- Certified
- 2025-01-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tejo Challa's NPI number?
- Tejo Challa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396082970, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tejo Challa's specialty?
- Tejo Challa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tejo Challa located?
- Tejo Challa's practice location on file with NPPES is 700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601-5580.
- What is Tejo Challa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tejo Challa is (903) 315-1488.
- Does Tejo Challa accept Medicare?
- Tejo Challa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tejo Challa's NPI active?
- Yes — Tejo Challa's NPI (1396082970) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.