Quick answers
- Does Sudha Penumala accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sudha Penumala 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 Sudha Penumala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 83 Original Medicare patients and 193 services for Sudha Penumala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sudha Penumala's NPI number?
- 1437635984. 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 Sudha Penumala, 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 | 83 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 193 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)65 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)45 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)23 services
- Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report (95251)22 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)12 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes55%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Osteoporosis35%
Hospitals where Sudha Penumala works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sudha Penumala 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.
- Mercy Health Saint Mary'sGrand Rapids, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230059
- Spectrum HealthGrand Rapids, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230038
Practice locations
Addresses where Sudha Penumala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1675 Leahy St, Suite 301aMuskegon, MI 49442 (231) 672‑8300
- 300 Lafayette Ave SE, Suite 2045Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 685‑3098
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sudha Penumala as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Advantage Health/Saint Mary's Medical Group505 clinicians in the group
- Mercy Health Partners - Physician Specialist67 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Endocrinologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other endocrinologists in Michigan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Michigan — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Advantage Health/Saint Mary's Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437635984 |
| 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