Sankeerth Challagundla
NPI 1861847766 · Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sankeerth Challagundla is a Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1861847766).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861847766
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 110846 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
568 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 186 | $117 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Facial and Neck Nerve Muscles on Both Sides of Face64615 | 76 | $141 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 66 | $202 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 64 | $166 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 32 | $85 |
| 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 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 222 | 63 |
| Meloxicam | 204 | 79 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 199 | 95 |
| Methocarbamol | 55 | 24 |
| Ubrogepantbrand: Ubrelvy | 55 | 21 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 54 | 19 |
| Pregabalin | 45 | 20 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$367 across 6 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 4445 S Lee St Ste 310Buford, GA 30518-8808Phone: (770) 848-7246
- 100 North Academy AvenueGeisinger Medical CenterDanville, PA 17822Phone: (570) 271-6211
- 1333 Taylor St Ste 1cColumbia, SC 29201-2944Phone: (803) 254-6391Fax: (803) 799-0682
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-04-28
- Last updated
- 2026-03-24
- Certified
- 2026-03-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sankeerth Challagundla's NPI number?
- Sankeerth Challagundla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861847766, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sankeerth Challagundla's specialty?
- Sankeerth Challagundla is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sankeerth Challagundla located?
- Sankeerth Challagundla's practice location on file with NPPES is 101 Business Park Blvd, Columbia, SC 29203-8401.
- What is Sankeerth Challagundla's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sankeerth Challagundla is (803) 296-7846.
- Does Sankeerth Challagundla accept Medicare?
- Sankeerth Challagundla is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sankeerth Challagundla's NPI active?
- Yes — Sankeerth Challagundla's NPI (1861847766) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.