2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1528016490 M.D.
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VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in ALLEN PARK, Michigan. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 324 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$367.01
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D. filed 5,695 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in ALLEN PARK, Michigan, prescribing 89% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
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.

VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

5,695 Top 5% higher than 95% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/04/2006

NPI 1528016490

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,695 110% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Michigan

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7445 ALLEN RD, ALLEN PARK, MI, 48101, with a listed phone of (313) 382-0505. NPI 1528016490 was issued on 05/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHALLA 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 5,695 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 324 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $472K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.5%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

7445 ALLEN RD
ALLEN PARK, MI 48101

Provider Details

NPI 1528016490
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/04/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D. 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.

DEARBORN PHYSICAL THERAPY LTD
DEARBORN, MI

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 VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$367

Largest payer

Exact Sciences Corporation

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.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D.. To verify VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D.'s current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 5,695 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

5,695
Total Claims
$472K
Total Drug Cost
324
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
11,323
Total Day Supply
326,977
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$374K
Generic Drug Cost
$94K
Opioid Claims
540 (9.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
87

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.71
Gender Split
50% female / 50% male
Age Distribution
<65: 70, 65-74: 136, 75-84: 82, 85+: 36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D. 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
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
449
Atorvastatin Calcium
384
Lisinopril
301
Amlodipine Besylate
212
Pantoprazole Sodium
157
Metoprolol Tartrate
147
Losartan Potassium
120
Alprazolam
113
Metformin Hcl
110
Furosemide
102

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D.'s 5,695 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D.'s specialty?
VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in ALLEN PARK, Michigan. Credentials: M.D..
How much does VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D. wrote 5,695 Medicare Part D claims totaling $472K in drug costs for 324 beneficiaries.
Where is VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D. located?
VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D. is located at 7445 ALLEN RD, ALLEN PARK, MI, 48101. Phone: (313) 382-0505.
What is VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D.'s NPI number?
VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528016490, issued on 05/04/2006.
Does VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $374K in brand drug costs.
Does VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D. had 540 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 9.5%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D. accept Medicare?
VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,695 Part D claims and 324 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D.'s credentials?
VIJAYA CHALLA, M.D.'s NPI is 1528016490 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.
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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