Aruna Venkatesh, M.D.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

Internal Medicine

Aruna Venkatesh is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism specialist based in San Antonio, TX with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(210) 358-7000San Antonio, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across TX can see Aruna Venkatesh, M.D. in person in San Antonio or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 41+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 89.92/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 310 Internal Medicine providers in TXSee all Internal Medicine in San Antonio41+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1942dNPPES updated 2021-01-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

701 S Zarzamora St, San Antonio, TX 78207-5209

Fax: (210) 358-7515
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 79% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

89.92/100

Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.3 pts)

Better than 79% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

32%

Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-50.8 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

73

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

286

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

3,325

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $3.28M

Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.

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, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — 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

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+10%)42%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-20%)29%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-5%)27%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

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

Mood Disorders
27%

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.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.1k received from industry

21 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Aruna Venkatesh's NPI.

Patient Reviews

No patient reviews yet. If you've seen Aruna Venkatesh, your feedback helps other patients.

Review PolicyAll feedback is moderated before publishing. We verify reviewer identity where possible and enforce a one-review-per-provider policy. Full guidelines →

Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jan 27, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 41 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Endocrinologists treat hormonal and metabolic disorders including diabetes (type 1 and 2), thyroid disease, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders, pituitary conditions, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Taxonomy: 207RE0101X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 734812, Dallas, TX 75373-4812

Differs from practice location

Virtual Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Care With Aruna Venkatesh

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Aruna Venkatesh for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to San Antonio 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 Aruna Venkatesh

Dr. Venkatesh is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Antonio, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (210) 358-7000.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

Is this your profile?

Verify credentials, update practice details, and manage telehealth.

Claim Profile

Medical Disclaimer: NPI Telehealth is a provider directory for informational purposes only. This page does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Provider data is sourced from the CMS NPPES federal registry and public Medicare datasets. NPI Telehealth does not verify clinical qualifications beyond federal records. Data may not reflect real-time availability — always contact the provider's office directly to confirm details before seeking care.

Related Providers

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Texas

See all