Prabhakar Tripuraneni, M.D.
Prabhakar Tripuraneni is a Radiation Oncology Radiology specialist based in San Diego, CA with over 51 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Prabhakar Tripuraneni, M.D. has been part of the San Diego medical community since 2006 in group practice. He has been in practice for 51+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and cancer (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2329dNPPES updated 2020-01-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.2 pts)
Top 10% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
552
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
123
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
326
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $9k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 Cancer.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
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
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$126 received from industry
6 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 Prabhakar Tripuraneni's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 5, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
51 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A radiologist who deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors.
Taxonomy: 2085R0001X
Mailing address
10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127-5705
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194088
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Radiation Oncology Care With Prabhakar Tripuraneni
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Prabhakar Tripuraneni for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, follow-up consultations — no travel to San Diego 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 Prabhakar Tripuraneni
NPI records show Dr. Tripuraneni as active with telehealth listed in San Diego, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (858) 554-4100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
10670 John J Hopkins Dr, San Diego, CA 92121-1120
Mailing Address
10790 Rancho Bernardo Rd, San Diego, CA 92127-5705
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