Roopesh K Kantala, M.D.
Medical Oncology Internal Medicine
Roopesh K Kantala is a Medical Oncology Internal Medicine specialist based in Mesa, AZ with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across AZ can see Roopesh K Kantala, M.D. in person in Mesa or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 31+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Mesa area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 93.62/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Uses generic medications more than 67% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Federal MIPS score higher than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
6111 E Arbor Ave, Mesa, AZ 85206-6059
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 86% of doctors in Arizona on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.62/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10 pts)
Better than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in ArizonaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.05%
Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2 pts)
3.05% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.1%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
518
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
121
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
557
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.28M
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.
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%Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — 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 (+8%) — 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 (+5%) — 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 (-1%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$42.2k received from industry
194 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Roopesh K Kantala's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 16, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Po Box 60691, City of Industry, CA 91716-0691
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100088
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Roopesh K Kantala for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Mesa 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 Roopesh K Kantala
NPI records show Dr. Kantala as active with telehealth listed in Mesa, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (480) 981-1326.
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
6111 E Arbor Ave, Mesa, AZ 85206-6059
Mailing Address
Po Box 60691, City of Industry, CA 91716-0691
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