Rajesh Boorgu, M.D.
Rajesh Boorgu is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Florence, AL with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Rajesh Boorgu, M.D. has been part of the Florence medical community since 2005 in group practice. A University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine graduate since 1994, he brings 32+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Federal MIPS score higher than 98% of MIPS-scored doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
422 E Dr Hicks Blvd, Florence, AL 35630-5763
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 98% of doctors in Alabama on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Alabama avg: 81.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 2% of MIPS-scored doctors in AlabamaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.02%
Alabama avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.1 pts)
3.02% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
661
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
479
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,117
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $573k
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
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 Chronic Kidney 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
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — 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 (+23%) — 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 (+17%) — 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 (+25%) — 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.
$792 received from industry
35 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 Boorgu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 15, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 020008
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Rajesh Boorgu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rajesh Boorgu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Florence 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 Boorgu
Dr. Boorgu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Florence, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (256) 766-1401.
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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Practice Location
422 E Dr Hicks Blvd, Florence, AL 35630-5763
Mailing Address
422 E Dr Hicks Blvd, Florence, AL 35630-5763
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