Sunitha Venkatachallam, MD
Sunitha Venkatachallam is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Fairfax, VA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sunitha Venkatachallam, MD has been part of the Fairfax medical community since 2006 in group practice. She has been in practice for 30+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.51/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 69% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
10340 Democracy Ln Ste 102, Fairfax, VA 22030-2518
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Virginia, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.51/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.9 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in VirginiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.7%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
257
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
323
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,073
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $350k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — 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 · Oct 18, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Sunitha Venkatachallam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sunitha Venkatachallam for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fairfax 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 Venkatachallam
Dr. Venkatachallam is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fairfax, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (703) 218-2970.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sunitha Venkatachallam
Practice Location
10340 Democracy Ln Ste 102, Fairfax, VA 22030-2518
Mailing Address
10340 Democracy Ln Ste 102, Fairfax, VA 22030-2518
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