Salvadeeswaran Lakshmi-Narayanan, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), INTERNAL MEDICINE, SLEEP MEDICINE
Patients across NM can see Salvadeeswaran Lakshmi-Narayanan, MD in person in Espanola or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2007 — over 34 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 85/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 55% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1010 Spruce St, Espanola, NM 87532-2724
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New Mexico.
MIPS Score
202385/100
New Mexico avg: 84.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.4 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New MexicoHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better25.2%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-57.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,010
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
232
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,432
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $524k
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
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, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — 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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$22 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Salvadeeswaran Lakshmi-Narayanan'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
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Mailing address
Po Box 26666 Phs Provider Enrollment, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Salvadeeswaran Lakshmi-Narayanan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Salvadeeswaran Lakshmi-Narayanan for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Espanola 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 Salvadeeswaran Lakshmi-Narayanan
NPI records show Dr. Lakshmi-Narayanan as active with telehealth listed in Espanola, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 367-0340.
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 Salvadeeswaran Lakshmi-Narayanan
Practice Location
1010 Spruce St, Espanola, NM 87532-2724
Mailing Address
Po Box 26666 Phs Provider Enrollment, Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666
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