Sudarone Thihalolipavan, M.D.

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

Internal Medicine

(501) 664-5860Little Rock, AR
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across AR can see Sudarone Thihalolipavan, M.D. in person in Little Rock or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 18+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Little Rock area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and afib (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 15% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 4 Internal Medicine providers in ARSee all Internal Medicine in Little Rock18+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 3555dNPPES updated 2016-08-11 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

7 Shackleford West Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72211-3714

Fax: (501) 664-0889
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

82%

Arkansas avg: 85.7 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

735

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

560

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,439

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $515k

Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.

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 Atrial Fibrillation.

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

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+44%)66%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+44%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+21%)53%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+18%)40%

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

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

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

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$8.3k received from industry

205 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Sudarone Thihalolipavan's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 18 years in practice

    Experienced

A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.

Taxonomy: 207RC0001X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

13415 Christopher Drive, Little Rock, AR 72212

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 100017

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Virtual Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Care With Sudarone Thihalolipavan

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Sudarone Thihalolipavan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Little Rock 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 Sudarone Thihalolipavan

NPI records show Dr. Thihalolipavan as active with telehealth listed in Little Rock, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (501) 664-5860.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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