Rakesh Malhotra, MD
Rakesh Malhotra is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Phoenix, AZ with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Rakesh Malhotra, MD practices as part of a group internist practice in Phoenix, AZ. With 45+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Phoenix area. A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 30% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Uses generic medications more than 76% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
7725 N 43rd Ave 510, Phoenix, AZ 85051-5770
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.86%
Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.2 pts)
2.86% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.2%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.4 pts)
Better than 76% of reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Prescription Recipients
1,586
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,759
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $362k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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.
$20 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Rakesh Malhotra's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Mailing address
9520 W Palm Ln 200, Phoenix, AZ 85037-4403
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Rakesh Malhotra
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rakesh Malhotra for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Phoenix 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 Rakesh Malhotra
Dr. Malhotra is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Phoenix, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (877) 809-5092.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
7725 N 43rd Ave 510, Phoenix, AZ 85051-5770
Mailing Address
9520 W Palm Ln 200, Phoenix, AZ 85037-4403
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