Hanimi Reddy Challa, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Hanimi Reddy Challa is a Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Ocala, FL with over 51 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Hanimi Reddy Challa, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 51+ years, working in independent practice. He has been in practice for 51+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 77% of reporting doctors in Florida
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 48 Internal Medicine providers in FLSee all Internal Medicine in Ocala51+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 192dNPPES updated 2025-11-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1714 Sw 17th St Ste 350, Ocala, FL 34471-1227

Fax: (352) 421-5668
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

5.3%

Florida avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.2 pts)

5.3% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.4%

Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.6 pts)

Better than 77% of reporting doctors in Florida

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

216

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

1,197

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

23,626

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.32M

Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Heart Failure.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+22%)44%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-8%)41%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+6%)40%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Substance Use Disorders
36%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)35%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)34%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Nov 11, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 51 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineGeriatric Medicine in OcalaAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Geriatricians specialize in healthcare for older adults, managing multiple chronic conditions, medication interactions, cognitive decline, falls prevention, and end-of-life care planning.

Taxonomy: 207RG0300X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

601 S Harbour Island Blvd Ste 200, Tampa, FL 33602-5925

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 521340

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Virtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Hanimi Reddy Challa

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Hanimi Reddy Challa for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — no travel to Ocala required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hanimi Reddy Challa

NPI records show Dr. Challa as active with telehealth listed in Ocala, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (352) 547-4916.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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