Thirumalesh L Venkatesh, M.D
Thirumalesh L Venkatesh is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Brooklyn, NY with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 31 years in internal medicine, Thirumalesh L Venkatesh, M.D is a long-established internist in Brooklyn. With 31+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Brooklyn area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 24% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 632dNPPES updated 2024-08-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1184 E 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236-4709
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.13%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3 pts)
2.13% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
92
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
124
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,738
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $158k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — 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%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$224 received from industry
5 transactions 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 Thirumalesh L Venkatesh's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 30, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
31 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
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Thirumalesh L Venkatesh
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Thirumalesh L Venkatesh for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Brooklyn 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 Thirumalesh L Venkatesh
NPI records show Dr. Venkatesh as active with telehealth listed in Brooklyn, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 251-1478.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1184 E 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236-4709
Mailing Address
1184 E 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236-4709
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