Sankeerth Takkellapati, MD
NPI 1659936177 · Internal Medicine Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sankeerth Takkellapati, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1659936177).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659936177
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME157736 (FL)
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
7 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
570 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 50 Minutes99233 | 252 | $116 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 158 | $77 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 109 | $110 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 51 | $170 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $77–$170 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 36 | 33 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 27 | 27 |
| Prednisone | 23 | 21 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 19 | 19 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 17 | 17 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 17 | 17 |
| Apixaban |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27 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
- 2019-05-09
- Last updated
- 2022-10-13
- Certified
- 2022-10-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sankeerth Takkellapati's NPI number?
- Sankeerth Takkellapati's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659936177, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sankeerth Takkellapati's specialty?
- Sankeerth Takkellapati is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sankeerth Takkellapati located?
- Sankeerth Takkellapati's practice location on file with NPPES is 450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203-2012.
- What is Sankeerth Takkellapati's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sankeerth Takkellapati is (703) 638-9929.
- Does Sankeerth Takkellapati accept Medicare?
- Sankeerth Takkellapati is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sankeerth Takkellapati's NPI active?
- Yes — Sankeerth Takkellapati's NPI (1659936177) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.