Arjun Lakshman, MBBS

Hematology & Oncology

Internal Medicine

Arjun Lakshman is a Hematology & Oncology specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(412) 359-3065Pittsburgh, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across PA can see Arjun Lakshman, MBBS in person in Pittsburgh or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 14+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Pittsburgh area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 23% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 241 Internal Medicine providers in PASee all Internal Medicine in Pittsburgh14+ years experienceNPI since 2018

Older · 474dNPPES updated 2025-02-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

320 E North Ave Fl 4, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4756

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

80.7%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.1 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

31

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

21

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

181

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $327k

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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 Heart Failure.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-5%)65%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+26%)48%

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

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+27%)48%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+9%)39%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
39%

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 · Feb 4, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 14 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineHematology & Oncology in PittsburghAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Taxonomy: 207RH0003X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 645306, Pittsburgh, PA 15264-5251

Differs from practice location

Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Arjun Lakshman

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Arjun Lakshman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — no travel to Pittsburgh 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 Arjun Lakshman

NPI records show Dr. Lakshman as active with telehealth listed in Pittsburgh, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (412) 359-3065.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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