Quick answers
- Does Shekhar K. Challa accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shekhar K. Challa accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Shekhar K. Challa see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 934 Original Medicare patients and 1,448 services for Shekhar K. Challa. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shekhar K. Challa's NPI number?
- 1144291733. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Shekhar K. Challa, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 934 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,448 |
| Different services or procedures | 44 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)271 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)218 services
- Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45378)200 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)116 services
- Dilation of esophagus (43450)76 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes29%
- Depression23%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Shekhar K. Challa works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shekhar K. Challa at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Coffey County HospitalBurlington, KS · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 171385
- University of Kansas Health System - St Francis CampusTopeka, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170016
Practice locations
Addresses where Shekhar K. Challa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2200 SW 6th StTopeka, KS 66606 (785) 354‑8518
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shekhar K. Challa as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kansas Medical Clinic PA48 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Topeka
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Topeka, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kansas Medical Clinic PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144291733 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians