Srinivasa Rao Chintalapudi, MD
Srinivasa Rao Chintalapudi is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Maynardville, TN with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Srinivasa Rao Chintalapudi, MD practices as part of a group internist practice in Maynardville, TN. He has been in practice for 34+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Uses generic medications more than 64% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
149 Durham Dr, Maynardville, TN 37807-2925
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.79%
Tennessee avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
2.79% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.5%
Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TennesseeHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
268
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
625
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
13,975
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.32M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — 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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.1k received from industry
58 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 Srinivasa Rao Chintalapudi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 10, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Mailing address
1275 Dick Lonas Rd Unit 101, Knoxville, TN 37909-1383
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Srinivasa Rao Chintalapudi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Srinivasa Rao Chintalapudi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Maynardville 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 Srinivasa Rao Chintalapudi
NPI records show Dr. Chintalapudi as active with telehealth listed in Maynardville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (865) 992-2221.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Srinivasa Rao Chintalapudi
Practice Location
149 Durham Dr, Maynardville, TN 37807-2925
Mailing Address
1275 Dick Lonas Rd Unit 101, Knoxville, TN 37909-1383
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