Kanthi Raju, DO
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Kanthi Raju is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Richardson, TX with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kanthi Raju, DO has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 32+ years, working in independent practice. Trained at Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (class of 1994), she has been practicing for over 32 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, depression, and anxiety (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 61% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2826dNPPES updated 2018-08-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2150 Lakeside Blvd Ste 225e, Richardson, TX 75082
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
41
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
55
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
860
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $231k
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 High Cholesterol, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
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 mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Patterns of thinking and behavior that differ significantly from social expectations
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$737 received from industry
15 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 Kanthi Raju's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
Des Moines University
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Des Moines University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (Class of 1994)
Mailing address
2150 Lakeside Blvd Ste 225e, Richardson, TX 75082-4302
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Kanthi Raju
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kanthi Raju for cholesterol management, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Richardson 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 Kanthi Raju
NPI records show Dr. Raju as active with telehealth listed in Richardson, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (972) 907-5230.
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 Kanthi Raju
Practice Location
2150 Lakeside Blvd Ste 225e, Richardson, TX 75082
Mailing Address
2150 Lakeside Blvd Ste 225e, Richardson, TX 75082-4302
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