Shobharani Chitra Sundaram, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Shobharani Chitra Sundaram is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Troy, NY with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 28 years in internal medicine, Shobharani Chitra Sundaram, M.D. is a long-established pulmonologist in Troy. She graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in 1998 and has 28+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2 New Hampshire Ave, Troy, NY 12180-1753
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better40.6%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-42.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
439
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
309
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,792
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $959k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 COPD.
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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — 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 (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
Graduated medical school · 1998
Suny Downstate Health Sciences University
Board certified · May 20, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
28 years in practice
Experienced
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
Education & Training
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1998)
Mailing address
Po Box 14890, Albany, NY 12212-4890
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Shobharani Chitra Sundaram
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shobharani Chitra Sundaram for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Troy 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 Shobharani Chitra Sundaram
NPI records show Dr. Sundaram as active with telehealth listed in Troy, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (518) 272-0331.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Shobharani Chitra Sundaram
Practice Location
2 New Hampshire Ave, Troy, NY 12180-1753
Mailing Address
Po Box 14890, Albany, NY 12212-4890
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