Dr. Krishna Sunkara

Overview

Dr. Krishna Sunkara, MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Hammond, Indiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1981, having over 43 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center, Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Little Company Of Mary Hospital. Dr. Krishna Sunkara also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Krishna Sunkara Md Sc. Dr. Krishna Sunkara accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (219) 937-9900 to request Dr. Krishna Sunkara the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

Quality Reporting

• eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
• PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
• EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
• MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
• MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Krishna Sunkara

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease click for detail Pulmonary Disease An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.	036070359	Illinois

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center	Oak Lawn, Illinois	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
Advocate South Suburban Hospital	Hazel Crest, Illinois	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church
Little Company Of Mary Hospital	Evergreen Park, Illinois	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Church

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Krishna Sunkara Md Sc	Krishna Sunkara Md Sc

Practice Locations

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Dr. Krishna Sunkara [NPI: 1154328185]Pulmonary Disease, Internal Medicine