Udaya Desilva, M.D.
Also practices: ANESTHESIOLOGY
Udaya Desilva, M.D. has practiced anesthesiology for 44+ years, working in independent practice. With 44+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Palmdale area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1817dNPPES updated 2021-05-14 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
623 W Avenue Q Suite a, Palmdale, CA 93551-3890
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better49.61%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+44.5 pts)
49.61% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97.3%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.5 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
305
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
298
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,263
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $169k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — 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 (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$150 received from industry
2 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 Udaya Desilva's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 13, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
44 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An anesthesiologist who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic and/or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs are also coordinated with other specialists.
Taxonomy: 207LP2900X
Mailing address
Po Box 4037, Lancaster, CA 93539-4037
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191305
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pain Medicine Care With Udaya Desilva
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Udaya Desilva for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Palmdale 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 Udaya Desilva
NPI records show Dr. Desilva as active with telehealth listed in Palmdale, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (661) 726-6255.
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 Udaya Desilva
Practice Location
623 W Avenue Q Suite a, Palmdale, CA 93551-3890
Mailing Address
Po Box 4037, Lancaster, CA 93539-4037
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