Lakshmi Myneni, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Lakshmi Myneni is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Mountain View, CA with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Lakshmi Myneni, MD has practiced internal medicine for 40+ years, working in independent practice. With 40+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Mountain View area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and osteoporosis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
2490 Hospital Dr Ste 102, Mountain View, CA 94040-4124
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better78.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
138
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
45
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
227
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $178k
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 Osteoporosis.
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
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+57%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.2k received from industry
19 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 Lakshmi Myneni's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 4, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190164
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Lakshmi Myneni
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lakshmi Myneni for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Mountain View 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 Myneni
Dr. Myneni is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Mountain View, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 969-7006.
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 Lakshmi Myneni
Practice Location
2490 Hospital Dr Ste 102, Mountain View, CA 94040-4124
Mailing Address
2490 Hospital Dr Ste 102, Mountain View, CA 94040-4124
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