Chitta Thiagarajah, M.D.
Chitta Thiagarajah is a Pain Medicine Anesthesiology specialist based in Lancaster, CA with over 59 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ANESTHESIOLOGY
Chitta Thiagarajah, M.D. has been part of the Lancaster medical community since 2005 in group practice. He has been in practice for 59+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 94% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
44725 10th St W Suite 110, Lancaster, CA 93534-3033
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better64.41%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+59.3 pts)
64.41% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better99%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.2 pts)
Top 6% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
443
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
523
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,931
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $141k
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$242 received from industry
10 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Chitta Thiagarajah's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
59 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 207LP2900X
Mailing address
1672 W Avenue J Suite 209, Lancaster, CA 93534-2827
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 220175
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pain Medicine Care With Chitta Thiagarajah
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Chitta Thiagarajah for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Lancaster 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 Chitta Thiagarajah
NPI records show Dr. Thiagarajah as active with telehealth listed in Lancaster, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (661) 949-9966.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Chitta Thiagarajah
Practice Location
44725 10th St W Suite 110, Lancaster, CA 93534-3033
Mailing Address
1672 W Avenue J Suite 209, Lancaster, CA 93534-2827
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