Krishnan Challappa, M.D.
NPI 1942202676 · Specialist · Elizabethtown, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Krishnan Challappa, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Elizabethtown, KY (NPI 1942202676).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942202676
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31956 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
3,578 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 | 1,286 | $122 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 609 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 344 | $66 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System Or Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93296 | 240 | $19 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System, Remote Up to 90 Days93294 | 173 | $28 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 909 | 245 |
| Carvedilol | 645 | 184 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 526 | 124 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 450 | 143 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 423 | 127 |
| Losartan Potassium | 388 | 116 |
| Furosemide | 342 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$377 across 14 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
- 2005-08-12
- Last updated
- 2009-12-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Krishnan Challappa's NPI number?
- Krishnan Challappa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942202676, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Krishnan Challappa's specialty?
- Krishnan Challappa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Krishnan Challappa located?
- Krishnan Challappa's practice location on file with NPPES is 1324 Woodland Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701-2651.
- What is Krishnan Challappa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Krishnan Challappa is (270) 765-5921.
- Does Krishnan Challappa accept Medicare?
- Krishnan Challappa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Krishnan Challappa's NPI active?
- Yes — Krishnan Challappa's NPI (1942202676) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.