Lakshmi Shukla, MD

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Lakshmi Shukla is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Costa Mesa, CA with over 56 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(949) 548-5111Costa Mesa, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

With over 56 years in internal medicine, Lakshmi Shukla, MD is a long-established pulmonologist in Costa Mesa. With 56+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Costa Mesa area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and asthma (per CMS data).

1 of 493 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Costa Mesa56+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 976dNPPES updated 2023-09-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

136 Broadway, Costa Mesa, CA 92627-2818

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 Asthma.

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
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Asthma
Higher than avg (+55%)68%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

US avg: 13.3%

↑ More patients than average (+55%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+7%)56%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+31%)51%

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

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+12%)44%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+10%)28%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-7%)27%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — 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. 56 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease in Costa MesaAllopathic & 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

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

P.O. Box 8500, Newport Beach, CA 92658-8500

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Lakshmi Shukla

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lakshmi Shukla for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, asthma reviews — no travel to Costa Mesa required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Lakshmi Shukla

Dr. Shukla is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Costa Mesa, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 548-5111.

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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