Praveen Sunkara, M.D.
NPI 1841438967 · Internal Medicine Physician · Melrose Park, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Praveen Sunkara, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Melrose Park, IL (NPI 1841438967).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841438967
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 125052123 (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
17 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
1,217 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 35 Minutes99232 | 655 | $81 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 191 | $122 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 180 | $117 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 156 | $177 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 35 | $136 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $81–$177 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 36 | 34 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 26 | 15 |
| Furosemide | 23 | 23 |
| Gabapentin | 20 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 20 | 20 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 17 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$122 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
- 2009-01-27
- Last updated
- 2017-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Praveen Sunkara's NPI number?
- Praveen Sunkara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841438967, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Praveen Sunkara's specialty?
- Praveen Sunkara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Praveen Sunkara located?
- Praveen Sunkara's practice location on file with NPPES is 1225 W Lake St, Melrose Park, IL 60160-4039.
- What is Praveen Sunkara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Praveen Sunkara is (708) 344-2161.
- Does Praveen Sunkara accept Medicare?
- Praveen Sunkara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Praveen Sunkara's NPI active?
- Yes — Praveen Sunkara's NPI (1841438967) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-10-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.