Rangaswamy Akhanda Chintapatla, M.D
Medical Oncology Internal Medicine
Also practices: HEMATOLOGY, INTERNAL MEDICINE
Rangaswamy Akhanda Chintapatla, M.D practices as part of a group medical oncology internal medicine specialist practice in Kennewick, WA. He has been practicing since 2010 — over 22 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 88.39/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 22% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Federal MIPS score higher than 41% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1589dNPPES updated 2021-12-29 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
7350 W Deschutes Ave Ste B103, Kennewick, WA 99336-7802
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Washington, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202388.39/100
Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.8 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in WashingtonHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.21%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.1 pts)
5.21% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.4%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
523
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
270
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,479
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.18M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.8k received from industry
6 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 Rangaswamy Akhanda Chintapatla's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 28, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
22 years in practice
Experienced
Medical oncologists diagnose and treat cancer using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. They coordinate care with surgical oncologists and radiation oncologists for comprehensive cancer treatment.
Taxonomy: 207RX0202X
Mailing address
550 Gage Blvd Ste 101, Richland, WA 99352-9532
Differs from practice location
Virtual Medical Oncology Care With Rangaswamy Akhanda Chintapatla
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rangaswamy Akhanda Chintapatla for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Kennewick 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 Rangaswamy Akhanda Chintapatla
NPI records show Dr. Chintapatla as active with telehealth listed in Kennewick, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (509) 783-0144.
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 Rangaswamy Akhanda Chintapatla
Practice Location
7350 W Deschutes Ave Ste B103, Kennewick, WA 99336-7802
Mailing Address
550 Gage Blvd Ste 101, Richland, WA 99352-9532
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