Lillman Dwarka, MD

Gastroenterology Internal Medicine

Lillman Dwarka is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Sterling Heights, MI with over 56 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: GASTROENTEROLOGY

(586) 268-3600Sterling Heights, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Lillman Dwarka, MD runs an independent gastroenterologist practice in Sterling Heights, MI. He has been in practice for 56+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 42% of reporting doctors in Michigan
  • Uses generic medications more than 78% of reporting doctors in Michigan
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 186 Internal Medicine providers in MISee all Internal Medicine in Sterling Heights56+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1856dNPPES updated 2021-04-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

38300 Van Dyke 105, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

Fax: (586) 268-3730
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

16.64/100

Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-67 pts)

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

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

2.04%

Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Michigan

2.04% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.5%

Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)

Better than 78% of reporting doctors in Michigan

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

Medicare Patients

418

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

473

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

6,802

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $524k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.

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 Diabetes.

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

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+16%)50%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
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

Stroke / TIA
Higher than avg (+14%)27%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

US avg: 13.4%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-7%)23%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+1%)23%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$14 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Lillman Dwarka's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Apr 22, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 56 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RG0100X

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Lillman Dwarka

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Lillman Dwarka for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Sterling Heights 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 Lillman Dwarka

Dr. Dwarka is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Sterling Heights, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (586) 268-3600.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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