Kanaka Lakshmy Chelliah, M.D

Family Medicine

Kanaka Lakshmy Chelliah is a Family Medicine specialist based in Las Cruces, NM with over 26 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(575) 652-4048Las Cruces, NM
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Kanaka Lakshmy Chelliah, M.D runs an independent family medicine physician practice in Las Cruces, NM. She has been practicing since 2008 — over 26 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 27% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 179 Family Medicine providers in NMSee all Family Medicine in Las Cruces26+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 554dNPPES updated 2024-11-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Mexico Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

4500 N Sonoma Ranch Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88011-7334

Fax: (575) 556-9766
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-4%)66%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-13%)36%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-6%)28%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Nov 14, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 26 years in practice

    Experienced

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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 Kanaka Lakshmy Chelliah

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kanaka Lakshmy Chelliah for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Las Cruces required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Kanaka Lakshmy Chelliah

Dr. Chelliah is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Las Cruces, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (575) 652-4048.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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