Suma Dasari, M.D.
NPI 1518166719 · Rheumatology Physician · Cedar Knolls, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Suma Dasari, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Cedar Knolls, NJ (NPI 1518166719).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518166719
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 247256 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
171 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 74 | $189 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 62 | $138 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 35 | $16 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$189 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 113 | 49 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 112 | 46 |
| Methylprednisolone | 76 | 37 |
| Prednisone | 73 | 32 |
| Allopurinol | 51 | 20 |
| Gabapentin | 36 | 13 |
| Meloxicam | 35 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$647 across 38 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)
- 5 E 98th StFaculty Practice Associates - RheumatologyNew York, NY 10029-6501Phone: (212) 241-2638Fax: (212) 987-5584
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-17
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
- Certified
- 2022-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Suma Dasari's NPI number?
- Suma Dasari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518166719, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Suma Dasari's specialty?
- Suma Dasari is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Suma Dasari located?
- Suma Dasari's practice location on file with NPPES is 8 Saddle Rd Ste 202, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927-1902.
- What is Suma Dasari's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Suma Dasari is (973) 984-9796.
- Does Suma Dasari accept Medicare?
- Suma Dasari is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Suma Dasari's NPI active?
- Yes — Suma Dasari's NPI (1518166719) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.