Sailaja Cheruku, M.D.
NPI 1578659496 · Gastroenterology Physician · Springfield, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sailaja Cheruku, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Springfield, IL (NPI 1578659496).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578659496
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036-103991 (IL)
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
940 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 173 | $102 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 147 | $161 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 126 | $102 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 99 | $78 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 93 | $245 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 334 | 330 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 308 | 100 |
| Omeprazole | 157 | 50 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 79 | 29 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 73 | 72 |
| Sucralfate | 63 | 26 |
| Colesevelam Hcl | 54 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$347 across 16 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
- 2006-10-05
- Last updated
- 2020-05-21
- Certified
- 2020-05-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sailaja Cheruku's NPI number?
- Sailaja Cheruku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578659496, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sailaja Cheruku's specialty?
- Sailaja Cheruku is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sailaja Cheruku located?
- Sailaja Cheruku's practice location on file with NPPES is 1025 S 6th St, Springfield, IL 62703-2403.
- What is Sailaja Cheruku's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sailaja Cheruku is (217) 528-7541.
- Does Sailaja Cheruku accept Medicare?
- Sailaja Cheruku is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sailaja Cheruku's NPI active?
- Yes — Sailaja Cheruku's NPI (1578659496) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.