Lakshmi Durairaj, MD

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Lakshmi Durairaj is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Iowa City, IA with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), INTERNAL MEDICINE

(319) 353-7968Iowa City, IA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across IA can see Lakshmi Durairaj, MD in person in Iowa City or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 34+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS claims data).

1 of 11 Internal Medicine providers in IASee all Internal Medicine in Iowa City34+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 6750dNPPES updated 2007-11-29 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Iowa Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242-1009

Fax: (319) 353-6406
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

112

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

57

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

389

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.06M

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.

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 COPD.

Hypertension
72%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
66%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

COPD
43%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

Arthritis
43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Mood Disorders
43%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
42%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Anxiety Disorders
38%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Ischemic Heart Disease
36%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

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. 34 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease in Iowa CityAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RP1001X

Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Lakshmi Durairaj

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lakshmi Durairaj for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Iowa City 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 Lakshmi Durairaj

Dr. Durairaj is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Iowa City, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (319) 353-7968.

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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