Sukanthi Kovvuru
Neuromuscular Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology
Sukanthi Kovvuru is a Neuromuscular Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Little Rock, AR with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sukanthi Kovvuru runs an independent neuromuscular medicine psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Little Rock, AR. With 18+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Little Rock area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better55.4%
Arkansas avg: 85.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-27.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
170
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
108
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,239
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $6.58M
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.
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 Arthritis.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
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.
Board certified · Jun 25, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
A neurologist or child neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of disorders of nerve, muscle or neuromuscular junction, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis) and neuromuscular transmission disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome).
Taxonomy: 2084N0008X
Mailing address
20 York St, New Haven, CT 06510-3220
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 144026
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Neuromuscular Medicine Care With Sukanthi Kovvuru
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sukanthi Kovvuru for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — 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 Sukanthi Kovvuru
Dr. Kovvuru is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Little Rock, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (609) 865-3702.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
4301 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205
Mailing Address
20 York St, New Haven, CT 06510-3220
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