Rajesh Babu, MD

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), SLEEP MEDICINE

(512) 571-5000Lakeway, TX
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Rajesh Babu, MD has been part of the Lakeway medical community since 2006 in group practice. A Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine graduate since 2000, he brings 26+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 265 Internal Medicine providers in TXSee all Internal Medicine in Lakeway26+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1616dNPPES updated 2021-12-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

200 Medical Pkwy Ste 210, Lakeway, TX 78738-1793

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

41.9%

Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-40.9 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

645

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

344

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,256

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $944k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+2%)51%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+15%)47%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+23%)43%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-1%)33%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+9%)31%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
30%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.7k received from industry

62 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Rajesh Babu's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2000

    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Dec 2, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 26 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease in LakewayAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Education & Training

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine (Class of 2000)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 844658, Dallas, TX 75284-0035

Differs from practice location

Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Rajesh Babu

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Rajesh Babu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lakeway 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 Rajesh Babu

NPI records show Dr. Babu as active with telehealth listed in Lakeway, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (512) 571-5000.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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