Sudheer Penupolu, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Sudheer Penupolu is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Danville, PA with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sudheer Penupolu, MD specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Danville, PA in group practice. He has been in practice for 20+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS claims data).
Older · 2092dNPPES updated 2020-08-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better36.9%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-45.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
219
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
170
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
918
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.07M
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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 (+32%) — 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 (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$23 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Sudheer Penupolu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 30, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
20 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
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Sudheer Penupolu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sudheer Penupolu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Danville 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 Sudheer Penupolu
Dr. Penupolu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Danville, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (570) 271-6655.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sudheer Penupolu
Practice Location
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Mailing Address
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
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