Lokesh Bathla, MD
Lokesh Bathla is a Transplant Surgery specialist based in San Antonio, TX with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across TX can see Lokesh Bathla, MD in person in San Antonio or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2007 — over 25 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 89.44/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 22% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Federal MIPS score higher than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5206 Research Dr, San Antonio, TX 78240-5251
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 71% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202389.44/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.8 pts)
Better than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better33.64%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+28.5 pts)
33.64% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better81.3%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
236
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
64
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
107
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $14k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.8k received from industry
19 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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 Lokesh Bathla's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 8, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
25 years in practice
Experienced
A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery.
Taxonomy: 204F00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 911230, Dallas, TX 75391-1230
Differs from practice location
Virtual Transplant Surgery Care With Lokesh Bathla
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Lokesh Bathla for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to San Antonio 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 Lokesh Bathla
NPI records show Dr. Bathla as active with telehealth listed in San Antonio, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (210) 595-5300.
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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Contact Lokesh Bathla
Practice Location
5206 Research Dr, San Antonio, TX 78240-5251
Mailing Address
Po Box 911230, Dallas, TX 75391-1230
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