Vijaya Challa, M.D.
NPI 1528016490 · Internal Medicine Physician · Dearborn, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijaya Challa, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Dearborn, MI (NPI 1528016490).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528016490
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 4301080035 (MI)
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
972 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 | 372 | $91 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 217 | $79 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 78 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 73 | $127 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 69 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 116 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 442 | 58 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 416 | 124 |
| Lisinopril | 310 | 89 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 213 | 64 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 168 | 49 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 165 | 57 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$367 across 21 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-04
- Last updated
- 2026-05-20
- Certified
- 2026-05-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijaya Challa's NPI number?
- Vijaya Challa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528016490, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijaya Challa's specialty?
- Vijaya Challa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijaya Challa located?
- Vijaya Challa's practice location on file with NPPES is 24604 Michigan Ave Ste 100, Dearborn, MI 48124-1760.
- What is Vijaya Challa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijaya Challa is (313) 562-9020.
- Does Vijaya Challa accept Medicare?
- Vijaya Challa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijaya Challa's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijaya Challa's NPI (1528016490) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.