Rita Kachru, M.D.
Clinical & Laboratory Immunology
Rita Kachru is a Clinical & Laboratory Immunology specialist based in Santa Monica, CA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE, PEDIATRIC MEDICINE
Patients across CA can see Rita Kachru, M.D. in person in Santa Monica or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1996 and has 30+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, arthritis, and asthma (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 86.1/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 62% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2333dNPPES updated 2020-01-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1245 16th St Suite 303, Santa Monica, CA 90404-1235
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California.
MIPS Score
202386.1/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.5 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better58.7%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-24.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
112
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
81
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
438
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.67M
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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 High Cholesterol, Arthritis, and Asthma.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-19%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — 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 (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
Medical College of Wisconsin
Board certified · Jan 1, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An allergy and immunology physician who specializes in clinical and laboratory immunology disease management..
Taxonomy: 207KI0005X
Education & Training
Medical College of Wisconsin (Class of 1996)
Mailing address
5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190160
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Clinical & Laboratory Immunology Care With Rita Kachru
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rita Kachru for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, asthma reviews — no travel to Santa Monica 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 Rita Kachru
Dr. Kachru is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Monica, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 481-4646.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Rita Kachru
Practice Location
1245 16th St Suite 303, Santa Monica, CA 90404-1235
Mailing Address
5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631
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