Rakhi Krishnan
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
With over 34 years in internal medicine, Rakhi Krishnan is a long-established infectious disease specialist in Leonardtown. With 34+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Leonardtown area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 77.51/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Uses generic medications more than 28% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Federal MIPS score higher than 43% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6251dNPPES updated 2009-03-25 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
26840 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Maryland, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202377.51/100
Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.1 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in MarylandHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.14%
Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Maryland1.14% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.3%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
626
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
292
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,415
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $841k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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 (+1%) — 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 (+15%) — 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 (+9%) — 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 (+9%) — 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 (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$219 received from industry
9 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Rakhi Krishnan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Mailing address
24035 Three Notch Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636-4871
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Rakhi Krishnan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rakhi Krishnan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Leonardtown 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 Rakhi Krishnan
NPI records show Dr. Krishnan as active with telehealth listed in Leonardtown, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 475-8885.
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 Rakhi Krishnan
Practice Location
26840 Point Lookout Rd, Leonardtown, MD 20650
Mailing Address
24035 Three Notch Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636-4871
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