2026 NPPES data Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician NPI 1174603005 M.D.
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ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D.

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician in PUEBLO, Colorado. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 577 beneficiaries · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician avg: 359
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$427.81
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 4,235 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

0/100
MIPS score · -83 vs avg
4K
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/16/2006

NPI 1174603005

Primary specialty

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician

Niche

1,803 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,235 1080% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 359

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician share within Colorado

1. Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician share within Colorado

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D. is a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider practicing in PUEBLO, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1174603005. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1600 N GRAND AVE, PUEBLO, CO, 81003, with a listed phone of (719) 546-9500. NPI 1174603005 was issued on 10/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SUNKU most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,235 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 577 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,803 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 359 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1600 N GRAND AVE
PUEBLO, CO 81003

Provider Details

NPI 1174603005
Specialty Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/16/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$428

Largest payer

UCB, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

4,235
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
577
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,200
Total Day Supply
244,563
Generic Drug Cost
$375K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.50
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 49, 65-74: 197, 75-84: 235, 85+: 96

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Donepezil Hcl
540
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
494
Levetiracetam
436
Gabapentin
405
Memantine Hcl
304
Lamotrigine
145
Rivastigmine
Rivastigmine Tartrate
124
Topiramate
111
Lacosamide
110
Primidone
108

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Overview

How ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D. fits within the Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

1,803
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
359
Avg Claims per Provider

ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D.'s 4,235 claims are above the specialty average of 359.

Nearby Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Providers in Colorado

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Colorado, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SUNKU.

Compare Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D.'s specialty?
ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D. specializes in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician and practices in PUEBLO, Colorado. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D. wrote 4,235 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 577 beneficiaries.
What is ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D. located?
ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D. is located at 1600 N GRAND AVE, PUEBLO, CO, 81003. Phone: (719) 546-9500.
What is ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D.'s NPI number?
ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174603005, issued on 10/16/2006.
How many Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,803 Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider writes 359 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Donepezil Hcl, Carbidopa-Levodopa, Levetiracetam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D. accept Medicare?
ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,235 Part D claims and 577 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D.'s credentials?
ASHAKIRAN SUNKU, M.D.'s NPI is 1174603005 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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