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Dr. Shekhar Challa, MD
Topeka, KS
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47 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Clinical Overview
Dr. Shekhar Challa, MD works in Topeka, KS as
Dr. Challa is board certified in
Offers Telehealth
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
Insurance & Payment Information
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American Republic
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Thrivent Financial
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Assurant Health
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Aetna
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Medicare
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CoreSource
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CHAMPVA
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Navigate POS
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TriWest Champus
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Medico
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American Enterprise Group
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MultiPlan PPO
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Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
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Humana
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Meritain Health
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Coventry Health Care of Kansas, Inc.
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National (BlueCard) PPO
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Tricare
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Coventry Health Care
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Curative PPO PlusCurative EPOCurative PPO
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UniCare
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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Principal Life
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HealthPartners
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Golden Rule
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Cigna
Office Locations
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Kansas Medical Clinic PA2200 SW 6th Ave Ste 104, Topeka, KS 66606
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University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus1700 SW 7th St, Topeka, KS 66606
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Jun 11, 2026
1/10 likely to recommend, visited him for an unrelated issue and he tried to get me to participate in his clinical trials for fatty liver. After I said no, I was treated pretty rudely by him.
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Medical Expertise & Background
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Common Patient Questions
Dr. Challa accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Challa's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Challa accepts Medicare, Medicaid, American Republic, Thrivent Financial, Assurant Health, Aetna, CoreSource, CHAMPVA, UnitedHealthCare, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Commercial Insurance Company, TriWest Champus, Medico, American Enterprise Group, MultiPlan, Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP), Humana, Meritain Health, Coventry Health Care of Kansas, Inc., Anthem, Tricare, Coventry Health Care, Government Employees Health Association (GEHA), Curative, UniCare, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, First Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Principal Life, HealthPartners, Golden Rule and Cigna as well as many others.
Dr. Challa's office is located at 2200 SW 6th Ave Ste 104 Topeka, KS 66606. Get a map and directions to Dr. Challa's office here.
Dr. Challa frequently sees patients for
Yes, Dr. Challa speaks Spanish. See Dr. Challa's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Challa has a star rating of 1.0/5 and has been reviewed 1 times.
Dr. Challa is board certified in
Dr. Challa has been practicing as a Gastroenterologist for 47 years.
Education & Credentials
Medical Education
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Kakatiya Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences
1979
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Fellowship Hospital
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Coney Island Hospital
1987
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