Chaitanya Koneru, MD
Chaitanya Koneru is a Family Medicine specialist based in Houston, TX with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GENERAL PRACTICE
Patients across TX can see Chaitanya Koneru, MD in person in Houston or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 26+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.34/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 51% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 24% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 84% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 84% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202391.34/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.7 pts)
Better than 84% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.46%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Texas0.46% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.2%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
165
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
253
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,372
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $384k
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.
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 Diabetes.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — 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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
Board certified · Jan 30, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Chaitanya Koneru
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Chaitanya Koneru for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Houston 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 Chaitanya Koneru
NPI records show Dr. Koneru as active with telehealth listed in Houston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (832) 355-5575.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Chaitanya Koneru
Practice Location
6624 Fannin St Ste 1240, Houston, TX 77030-2324
Mailing Address
6624 Fannin St Ste 1240, Houston, TX 77030-2324
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