Rajesh Babu, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), SLEEP MEDICINE
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.
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better41.9%
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 volumePrescription 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.
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%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — 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 (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ 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 (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.7k received from industry
62 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 Rajesh Babu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 2, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
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)
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.
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
200 Medical Pkwy Ste 210, Lakeway, TX 78738-1793
Mailing Address
Po Box 844658, Dallas, TX 75284-0035
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