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Internal Medicine

Akhila Sunkara, MD

Works at hospitals in Charlotte, NC · Winston-Salem, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Akhila Sunkara, MD (Internal Medicine) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Charlotte, NC and Winston-Salem, NC. NPI 1710448790. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Akhila Sunkara, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Internal MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
8Years since medical school (graduated 2018)
FemaleGender (as listed)
Wake Forest University Health SciencesGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Akhila Sunkara work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Akhila Sunkara at 2 hospitals: Carolinas Medical Center/Behavioral Health and North Carolina Baptist Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Akhila Sunkara see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Charlotte, NC and Winston Salem, NC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Akhila Sunkara's specialty?
Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty.
Does Akhila Sunkara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Akhila Sunkara accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Akhila Sunkara offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Akhila Sunkara offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Akhila Sunkara?
(704) 667-0920, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Akhila Sunkara's NPI number?
1710448790. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Akhila Sunkara works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Akhila Sunkara at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Akhila Sunkara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Akhila Sunkara as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences2,645 clinicians in the group
  • Carolinas Physicians Network Inc2,325 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other internal medicine doctors in Charlotte

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlotte, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2018
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1710448790
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians