Rahul Kumar Challapalli, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Rahul Kumar Challapalli is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Fort Myers, FL with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Rahul Kumar Challapalli, MD has practiced internal medicine for 47+ years, working in group practice. He has been in practice for 47+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.77/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 42% of MIPS-scored doctors in Florida
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 695dNPPES updated 2024-06-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Florida Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
6811 Porto Fino Cir, Fort Myers, FL 33912-4354
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Florida.
MIPS Score
202379.77/100
Florida avg: 82.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in FloridaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better46.2%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-36.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
507
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
191
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
691
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $300k
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.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+44%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$104 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Rahul Kumar Challapalli's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 27, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
47 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Mailing address
4820 Griffin Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33908-2016
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501324
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Rahul Kumar Challapalli
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rahul Kumar Challapalli for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Fort Myers 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 Rahul Kumar Challapalli
NPI records show Dr. Challapalli as active with telehealth listed in Fort Myers, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (239) 208-6648.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
6811 Porto Fino Cir, Fort Myers, FL 33912-4354
Mailing Address
4820 Griffin Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33908-2016
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