Kishore Patcha, M.D.
Kishore Patcha, M.D. has been part of the Galveston medical community since 2012 in group practice. He has been in practice for 27+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, kidney disease, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 92.07/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 58% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 89% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1637dNPPES updated 2021-11-11 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
301 University Blvd 4.174 John Sealy Annex, Galveston, TX 77555-0566
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 89% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202392.07/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.5 pts)
Better than 89% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.6%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
251
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
139
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
624
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $57k
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, Chronic Kidney Disease, 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
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — 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 (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — 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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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 · Nov 10, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
27 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Mailing address
30 N 1900 E Rm 4r312, Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0002
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Kishore Patcha
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kishore Patcha for blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Galveston 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 Kishore Patcha
NPI records show Dr. Patcha as active with telehealth listed in Galveston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (409) 772-7399.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kishore Patcha
Practice Location
301 University Blvd 4.174 John Sealy Annex, Galveston, TX 77555-0566
Mailing Address
30 N 1900 E Rm 4r312, Salt Lake City, UT 84132-0002
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