Sandesh Kuchipudi, M.D.
Sandesh Kuchipudi is an Internal Medicine specialist based in River Forest, IL with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across IL can see Sandesh Kuchipudi, M.D. in person in River Forest or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery in 2001 and has 25+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.08/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 43% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
7411 Lake St Ste 1120, River Forest, IL 60305-1882
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Illinois, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.08/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in IllinoisHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.9%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
360
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
230
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,456
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $507k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$439 received from industry
12 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 Sandesh Kuchipudi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery
Board certified · Dec 9, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
25 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery (Class of 2001)
Mailing address
Po Box 27, Brookfield, IL 60513-0027
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Sandesh Kuchipudi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sandesh Kuchipudi for blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to River Forest 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 Sandesh Kuchipudi
NPI records show Dr. Kuchipudi as active with telehealth listed in River Forest, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (708) 387-0121.
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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Contact Sandesh Kuchipudi
Practice Location
7411 Lake St Ste 1120, River Forest, IL 60305-1882
Mailing Address
Po Box 27, Brookfield, IL 60513-0027
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