Quick answers
- Does Nayanika Challa accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nayanika 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.
- What is Nayanika Challa's NPI number?
- 1447992896. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Nayanika Challa works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nayanika 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.
- University of Illinois Hospital and ClinicsChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140150
Practice locations
Addresses where Nayanika Challa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1009 S Wood StChicago, IL 60612 (312) 355‑4300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nayanika Challa as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois1,150 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Ohio State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2022 (4 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447992896 |
| 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
- 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