Lakshmi Kiranmayee Uppaluru, MD

Hematology & Oncology

Internal Medicine

Lakshmi Kiranmayee Uppaluru is a Hematology & Oncology specialist based in Tulsa, OK with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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Lakshmi Kiranmayee Uppaluru, MD has practiced internal medicine for 17+ years, working in group practice. She has been in practice for 17+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.39/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 28% of reporting doctors in Oklahoma
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 49% of MIPS-scored doctors in Oklahoma
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 34 Internal Medicine providers in OKSee all Internal Medicine in Tulsa17+ years experienceNPI since 2014

Older · 359dNPPES updated 2025-05-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision

Contact & Location

Practice Location

11212 E 48th St, Tulsa, OK 74146-5824

Fax: (918) 556-7062
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Oklahoma, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

79.39/100

Oklahoma avg: 78.9 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Oklahoma

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

9.83%

Oklahoma avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+4.7 pts)

9.83% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

83.1%

Oklahoma avg: 83.6 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.3 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

237

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

100

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

539

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $352k

Percentile rankings compared against 644 reporting peers in Oklahoma.

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 Arthritis.

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 (+2%)72%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+5%)35%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

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

Cancer
Higher than avg (+11%)32%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
32%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-3%)31%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$385 received from industry

15 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Kiranmayee Uppaluru's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · May 29, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineHematology & Oncology in TulsaAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Taxonomy: 207RH0003X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

6600 S Yale Ave Ste 1200, Tulsa, OK 74136-3333

Differs from practice location

Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Lakshmi Kiranmayee Uppaluru

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lakshmi Kiranmayee Uppaluru for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Tulsa 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 Kiranmayee Uppaluru

Dr. Uppaluru is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Tulsa, OK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (918) 556-3000.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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