Prabhu Deepak Kumar Udayakumar, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Prabhu Deepak Kumar Udayakumar, MD practices as part of a group rheumatologist practice in Abilene, TX. With 21+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Abilene area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 28% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1763dNPPES updated 2021-07-08 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1850 Hickory St Ste 200f, Abilene, TX 79601-2305
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202373.11/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.5%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
322
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
411
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,238
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.37M
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — 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.
$163 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 Prabhu Deepak Kumar Udayakumar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 7, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
21 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Prabhu Deepak Kumar Udayakumar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Prabhu Deepak Kumar Udayakumar for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Abilene 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 Prabhu Deepak Kumar Udayakumar
Dr. Udayakumar is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Abilene, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (325) 670-4590.
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 Prabhu Deepak Kumar Udayakumar
Practice Location
1850 Hickory St Ste 200f, Abilene, TX 79601-2305
Mailing Address
1850 Hickory St Ste 200f, Abilene, TX 79601-2305
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