Azhil Durairaj, MD
Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine
Azhil Durairaj is an Interventional Cardiology Internal Medicine specialist based in Pasadena, CA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)
Patients across CA can see Azhil Durairaj, MD in person in Pasadena or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 99.8/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 93% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 757dNPPES updated 2024-04-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
625 S Fair Oaks Ave Suite 215, Pasadena, CA 91105-2615
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 93% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202399.8/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.2 pts)
Top 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
1,073
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
972
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,293
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.35M
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$6.4k received from industry
151 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
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 Azhil Durairaj's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.58 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
Keck School of Medicine of Usc
Board certified · Apr 25, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
Taxonomy: 207RI0011X
Education & Training
University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Mailing address
3452 E Foothill Blvd Suite 130, Pasadena, CA 91107-3142
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 200033
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Azhil Durairaj for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Pasadena 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 Azhil Durairaj
Dr. Durairaj is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pasadena, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (626) 793-4139.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Azhil Durairaj
Practice Location
625 S Fair Oaks Ave Suite 215, Pasadena, CA 91105-2615
Mailing Address
3452 E Foothill Blvd Suite 130, Pasadena, CA 91107-3142
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