Laxmana M Godishala,, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Laxmana M Godishala, is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Edina, MN with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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Laxmana M Godishala,, MD has been part of the Edina medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 38+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Edina area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 81.72/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 49% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 6% of MIPS-scored doctors in Minnesota
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 114 Internal Medicine providers in MNSee all Internal Medicine in Edina38+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4280dNPPES updated 2014-09-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

6405 France Ave S Suite W440, Edina, MN 55435-2163

Fax: (952) 927-5146
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

81.72/100

Minnesota avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.57%

Minnesota avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Minnesota

0.57% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Medicare Patients

240

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

419

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,787

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $455k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.

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 (+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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+1%)50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+8%)38%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)30%

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

US avg: 31.7%

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

Mood Disorders
30%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-5%)29%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — 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. 38 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineCardiovascular Disease in EdinaAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.

Taxonomy: 207RC0000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3400 W 66th St Suite 350, Edina, MN 55435-2111

Differs from practice location

Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Laxmana M Godishala,

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Laxmana M Godishala, for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Edina 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 Laxmana M Godishala,

NPI records show Dr. Godishala, as active with telehealth listed in Edina, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (952) 927-7004.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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