Sandya Thimmappa, M.D.
NPI 1477505113 · Ophthalmology Physician · Greensboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sandya Thimmappa, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Greensboro, NC (NPI 1477505113).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477505113
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 200200614 (NC)
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
69 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 | 49 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 20 | $120 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $85–$120 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 37 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 35 | 26 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 31 | 14 |
| Dorzolamide/Timolol/Pfbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 24 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 24 | 12 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Cequa | 15 | — |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 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
- 2006-05-17
- Last updated
- 2018-07-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sandya Thimmappa's NPI number?
- Sandya Thimmappa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477505113, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sandya Thimmappa's specialty?
- Sandya Thimmappa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sandya Thimmappa located?
- Sandya Thimmappa's practice location on file with NPPES is 1317 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401.
- What is Sandya Thimmappa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sandya Thimmappa is (336) 378-1442.
- Does Sandya Thimmappa accept Medicare?
- Sandya Thimmappa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sandya Thimmappa's NPI active?
- Yes — Sandya Thimmappa's NPI (1477505113) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-07-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.