Pooja Kanhya Lal, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Pooja Kanhya Lal is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Tucson, AZ with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Pooja Kanhya Lal, MD has been part of the Tucson medical community since 2017 in independent practice. She has been in practice for 11+ years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 89.28/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 82% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 273dNPPES updated 2025-08-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2300 S Houghton Rd Ste 160, Tucson, AZ 85748-0046
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 82% of doctors in Arizona on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202389.28/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.7 pts)
Better than 82% of MIPS-scored doctors in ArizonaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
41
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
28
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
45
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $9k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$287 received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Pooja Kanhya Lal's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 22, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
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
Mailing address
1211 Medical Center Dr, Nashville, TN 37232-0004
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100113
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Pooja Kanhya Lal
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Pooja Kanhya Lal for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Tucson 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 Pooja Kanhya Lal
NPI records show Dr. Lal as active with telehealth listed in Tucson, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (520) 258-0571.
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 Pooja Kanhya Lal
Practice Location
2300 S Houghton Rd Ste 160, Tucson, AZ 85748-0046
Mailing Address
1211 Medical Center Dr, Nashville, TN 37232-0004
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