Diwakar V Lingam, M.D.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across CA can see Diwakar V Lingam, M.D. in person in Roseville or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 22 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Older · 1808dNPPES updated 2021-05-24 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 175, Roseville, CA 95661-3049
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better78.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,907
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
768
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,772
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.18M
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — 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 (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — 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 (+5%) — 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 (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.5k received from industry
84 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Diwakar V Lingam's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 23, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
22 years in practice
Experienced
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Taxonomy: 208M00000X
Mailing address
1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH 03756-1000
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190145
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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 Diwakar V Lingam for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Roseville 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 Diwakar V Lingam
Dr. Lingam is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Roseville, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (603) 653-3305.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Diwakar V Lingam
Practice Location
2 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 175, Roseville, CA 95661-3049
Mailing Address
1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH 03756-1000
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