Sidarth Wakhlu, M.D.
Addiction Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Sidarth Wakhlu is an Addiction Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Dallas, TX with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Sidarth Wakhlu, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 37+ years, working in group practice. He has been practicing since 2008 — over 37 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, mood disorders, and substance use (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 91% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6450dNPPES updated 2008-09-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4500 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216-7167
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202374.6/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better96.3%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.5 pts)
Top 9% of reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
47
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
125
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
967
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $99k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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, Mood Disorders, and Substance Use Disorders.
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+38%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$107 received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Sidarth Wakhlu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Addiction Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry that focuses on evaluation and treatment of individuals with alcohol, drug, or other substance-related disorders, and of individuals with dual diagnosis of substance-related and other psychiatric disorders.
Taxonomy: 2084P0802X
Virtual Addiction Psychiatry Care With Sidarth Wakhlu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Sidarth Wakhlu for blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups, substance use counseling — no travel to Dallas 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 Sidarth Wakhlu
Dr. Wakhlu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Dallas, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (214) 857-0835.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Sidarth Wakhlu
Practice Location
4500 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216-7167
Mailing Address
4500 S Lancaster Rd, Dallas, TX 75216-7167
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