2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician NPI 1861847766
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SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA

Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician in COLUMBIA, South Carolina. 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
785
Medicare Part D claims · 165 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician avg: 2K
MIPS score
99.3294/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$367.21
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.3294/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 785 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

99.3294/100
MIPS score · +16 vs avg
785
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.

SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

99 Top 9% higher than 91% of 477,587 scored providers

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

SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/28/2016

NPI 1861847766

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician

Rare

161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

785 54% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,690

MIPS final score

99.3294/100 16.229400000000012% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within South Carolina

1. Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician share within South Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
99.3294/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — 99.3294/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%99%
MIPS final score (Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician) — 99.3294/100 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).

SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider at 101 BUSINESS PARK BLVD, COLUMBIA, SC, 29203, with a listed phone of (803) 296-7846. NPI 1861847766 was issued on 04/28/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHALLAGUNDLA 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 785 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 165 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $87K 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 99.3294/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 90.5979), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 161 enrolled providers across 39 states and an average of 1,690 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

101 BUSINESS PARK BLVD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203

Provider Details

NPI 1861847766
Specialty Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/28/2016

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

99.3294
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
90.5979
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

PRISMA HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP-MIDLANDS
COLUMBIA, SC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$367

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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.

785
Total Claims
$87K
Total Drug Cost
165
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,015
Total Day Supply
27,342
Generic Drug Cost
$22K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41
Gender Split
72% female / 28% male
Age Distribution
<65: 50, 65-74: 83, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Tizanidine Hcl
170
Gabapentin
146
Meloxicam
102
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
42
Rizatriptan
Rizatriptan Benzoate
27
Pregabalin
26
Nurtec Odt
Rimegepant Sulfate
25
Duloxetine Hcl
22
Ubrelvy
Ubrogepant
20
Methocarbamol
19

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

Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Overview

How SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA fits within the Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician landscape nationally.

161
Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in US
39
States with Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician
1,690
Avg Claims per Provider

SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA's 785 claims are below the specialty average of 1,690.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHALLAGUNDLA.

Compare Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA's specialty?
SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA specializes in Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician and practices in COLUMBIA, South Carolina.
How much does SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA wrote 785 Medicare Part D claims totaling $87K in drug costs for 165 beneficiaries.
What is SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA's Medicare quality score?
SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.3294/100 (Quality: 90.5979). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA located?
SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA is located at 101 BUSINESS PARK BLVD, COLUMBIA, SC, 29203. Phone: (803) 296-7846.
What is SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA's NPI number?
SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861847766, issued on 04/28/2016.
How many Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 161 Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician providers across 39 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Psychiatry & Neurology) Physician provider writes 1,690 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tizanidine Hcl, Gabapentin, Meloxicam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA accept Medicare?
SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA appears in CMS Medicare data with 785 Part D claims and 165 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA's credentials?
SANKEERTH CHALLAGUNDLA's NPI is 1861847766. 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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