Quick answers
- Does Sankeerth Challagundla accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sankeerth Challagundla 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 Sankeerth Challagundla see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 262 Original Medicare patients and 17,272 services for Sankeerth Challagundla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sankeerth Challagundla's NPI number?
- 1861847766. 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 Sankeerth Challagundla, 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 | 262 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 17,272 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (J0585)15,900 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)186 services
- Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face (64615)76 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)66 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)64 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety43%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Diabetes34%
Hospitals where Sankeerth Challagundla works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sankeerth Challagundla 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.
- Northeast Georgia Medical Center, IncGainesville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110029
- Prisma Health BaptistColumbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420086
- Prisma Health Richland HospitalColumbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420018
Practice locations
Addresses where Sankeerth Challagundla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1333 Taylor St, Suite 1cColumbia, SC 29201 (803) 254‑6391
- 4445 S Lee St, Suite 310Buford, GA 30518 (770) 219‑8765
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sankeerth Challagundla as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands1,068 clinicians in the group
- Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc883 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pain Managementprimary
Other pain management doctors in South Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861847766 |
| 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