Neelakanta Sukka
NPI 1962756924 · Internal Medicine Physician · Kinston, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Neelakanta Sukka is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Kinston, NC (NPI 1962756924).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962756924
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 125061676 (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
13 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
1,056 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 | 460 | $117 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 272 | $78 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 190 | $112 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 106 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 28 | $172 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$172 (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 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 58 | 40 |
| Furosemide | 33 | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 32 | 16 |
| Carvedilol | 29 | 17 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 27 | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 25 | 25 |
| Spironolactone | 25 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$696 across 33 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
- 2012-10-30
- Last updated
- 2022-01-12
- Certified
- 2022-01-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Neelakanta Sukka's NPI number?
- Neelakanta Sukka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962756924, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Neelakanta Sukka's specialty?
- Neelakanta Sukka is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Neelakanta Sukka located?
- Neelakanta Sukka's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 Airport Rd, Kinston, NC 28501-1604.
- What is Neelakanta Sukka's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Neelakanta Sukka is (919) 518-4938.
- Does Neelakanta Sukka accept Medicare?
- Neelakanta Sukka is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Neelakanta Sukka's NPI active?
- Yes — Neelakanta Sukka's NPI (1962756924) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.