Sunitha Rao Ayyar, MD

Internal Medicine

Sunitha Rao Ayyar is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Sugar Land, TX with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(832) 376-3921Sugar Land, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Sunitha Rao Ayyar, MD has been part of the Sugar Land medical community since 2008 in group practice. Trained at University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (class of 2008), she has been practicing for over 18 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders. CMS MIPS quality score: 75.97/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 34% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 1,507 Internal Medicine providers in TXSee all Internal Medicine in Sugar Land18+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 408dNPPES updated 2025-04-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

11529 S Highway 6, Sugar Land, TX 77498-4932

Fax: (713) 461-5307
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

MIPS Score

2023

75.97/100

Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.6 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

118

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

55

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

152

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $12k

Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.

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 Mood Disorders.

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

Mood Disorders
65%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+32%)64%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+10%)59%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+25%)59%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

Alzheimer's / Dementia
50%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+25%)47%

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

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2008

    University of Kansas School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Apr 10, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 18 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (Class of 2008)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

9450 Sw Gemini Dr, Pmb 49084, Beaverton, OR 97008

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Sunitha Rao Ayyar

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Sunitha Rao Ayyar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Sugar Land 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 Sunitha Rao Ayyar

NPI records show Dr. Ayyar as active with telehealth listed in Sugar Land, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (832) 376-3921.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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