Lekshmi R Venugopal, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Lekshmi R Venugopal is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in St Charles, IL with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ADDICTION MEDICINE
Patients across IL can see Lekshmi R Venugopal, M.D. in person in St Charles or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 2004 and has 22+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with depression, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.36/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Federal MIPS score higher than 26% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3805 E Main St Ste M, St Charles, IL 60174-2487
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202391.36/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.3%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.5 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
50
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
37
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
552
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $56k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
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.
Graduated medical school · 2004
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 11, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) (Class of 2004)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Lekshmi R Venugopal
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lekshmi R Venugopal for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to St Charles 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 Lekshmi R Venugopal
Dr. Venugopal is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in St Charles, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (630) 646-5200.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Lekshmi R Venugopal
Practice Location
3805 E Main St Ste M, St Charles, IL 60174-2487
Mailing Address
3805 E Main St Ste M, St Charles, IL 60174-2487
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