Poornima Krishnaiah, M.D.
Poornima Krishnaiah, M.D. has been part of the Auburn medical community since 2007 in group practice. With 37+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Auburn area. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 50% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3138dNPPES updated 2017-10-02 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
735 12th St Se, Auburn, WA 98002-4400
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.87%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Washington1.87% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
100
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
136
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
697
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $44k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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%High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$351 received from industry
18 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Poornima Krishnaiah's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Mailing address
735 12 Th St Se, Auburn, WA 98002
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Poornima Krishnaiah
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Poornima Krishnaiah for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Auburn 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 Poornima Krishnaiah
Dr. Krishnaiah is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Auburn, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (253) 876-7990.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
735 12th St Se, Auburn, WA 98002-4400
Mailing Address
735 12 Th St Se, Auburn, WA 98002
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