Suresh Challa, MD

Hospitalist

(480) 543-2034Gilbert, AZ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Suresh Challa, MD practices as part of a group hospitalist practice in Gilbert, AZ. He has been practicing since 2008 — over 24 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 92.29/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 65% of reporting doctors in Arizona
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 85% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 16 Hospitalist providers in AZSee all Hospitalist in Gilbert24+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 1786dNPPES updated 2021-06-15 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

Bgmc Attn Hospitalists 1900 N Higley Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Fax: (480) 543-2647
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 85% of doctors in Arizona on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

92.29/100

Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)

Better than 85% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

89.9%

Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Arizona

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

Medicare Patients

276

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

107

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

218

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $17k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.

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 Arthritis.

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+3%)52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+17%)49%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+17%)47%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+8%)42%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+7%)41%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
41%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

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. Board certified · Jun 14, 2021

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

HospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Taxonomy: 208M00000X

Virtual Hospitalist Care With Suresh Challa

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Suresh Challa for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Gilbert 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 Suresh Challa

NPI records show Dr. Challa as active with telehealth listed in Gilbert, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (480) 543-2034.

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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