Rachakonda D Prabhu, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Rachakonda D Prabhu is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Las Vegas, NV with over 55 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Rachakonda D Prabhu, M.D. practices as part of a group pulmonologist practice in Las Vegas, NV. He has been practicing since 2005 — over 55 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 23% of reporting doctors in Nevada
- Uses generic medications more than 19% of reporting doctors in Nevada
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
5701 W. Charleston Blvd. Suite100, Las Vegas, NV 89146
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
20237.47/100
Nevada avg: 67.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-76.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.77%
Nevada avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.3 pts)
3.77% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better80.8%
Nevada avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
788
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
573
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,889
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.60M
Percentile rankings compared against 283 reporting peers in Nevada.
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — 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.
$653 received from industry
13 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Rachakonda D Prabhu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 28, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
55 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Rachakonda D Prabhu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rachakonda D Prabhu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Las Vegas 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 Rachakonda D Prabhu
Dr. Prabhu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Las Vegas, NV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (702) 877-9514.
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 Rachakonda D Prabhu
Practice Location
5701 W. Charleston Blvd. Suite100, Las Vegas, NV 89146
Mailing Address
5701 W. Charleston Blvd. Suite100, Las Vegas, NV 89146
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