Sudha Lagudu, MD
NPI 1720583156 · Nephrology Physician · Watkinsville, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sudha Lagudu, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Watkinsville, GA (NPI 1720583156).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720583156
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95598 (GA)
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
8 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
1,707 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 | 525 | $111 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 298 | $116 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 213 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 197 | $85 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 141 | $197 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 85 | 45 |
| Carvedilol | 84 | 35 |
| Furosemide | 76 | 39 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 67 | 32 |
| Torsemide | 36 | 17 |
| Losartan Potassium | 33 | 13 |
| Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1brand: Prosol | 28 | — |
| Cephalexin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$273 across 17 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
- 2018-03-27
- Last updated
- 2023-11-17
- Certified
- 2023-11-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sudha Lagudu's NPI number?
- Sudha Lagudu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720583156, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sudha Lagudu's specialty?
- Sudha Lagudu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sudha Lagudu located?
- Sudha Lagudu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1360 Caduceus Way Ste 104, Watkinsville, GA 30677-7300.
- What is Sudha Lagudu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sudha Lagudu is (706) 850-8135.
- Does Sudha Lagudu accept Medicare?
- Sudha Lagudu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sudha Lagudu's NPI active?
- Yes — Sudha Lagudu's NPI (1720583156) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.