Praveen Kalipatnam Rao, M.D.
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Praveen Kalipatnam Rao is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology specialist based in Dallas, TX with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across TX can see Praveen Kalipatnam Rao, M.D. in person in Dallas or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio graduate since 2009, he brings 17+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart.
Older · 1507dNPPES updated 2022-04-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better66.7%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-16.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
2,260
Unique beneficiaries
Very high volumePrescription Recipients
298
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,073
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $396k
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — 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 (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$9.5k received from industry
85 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Praveen Kalipatnam Rao's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
Ut Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 7, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
17 years in practice
Experienced
A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.
Taxonomy: 207RC0001X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (Class of 2009)
Virtual Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Care With Praveen Kalipatnam Rao
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Praveen Kalipatnam Rao for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Dallas 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 Praveen Kalipatnam Rao
Dr. Rao is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Dallas, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (469) 800-7400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Praveen Kalipatnam Rao
Practice Location
621 N Hall St Ste 400, Dallas, TX 75226-1316
Mailing Address
621 N Hall St Ste 400, Dallas, TX 75226-1316
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