Veera Pavan Kumar Kotaru, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Veera Pavan Kumar Kotaru is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Lansing, MI with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across MI can see Veera Pavan Kumar Kotaru, MD in person in Lansing or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 26+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 458dNPPES updated 2025-02-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1200 E Michigan Ave 725, Lansing, MI 48912-1800
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.6%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
952
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
821
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,121
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $917k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — 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 (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.3k 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 Veera Pavan Kumar Kotaru's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 19, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Veera Pavan Kumar Kotaru
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Veera Pavan Kumar Kotaru for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Lansing 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 Veera Pavan Kumar Kotaru
Dr. Kotaru is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lansing, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (517) 364-5599.
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 Veera Pavan Kumar Kotaru
Practice Location
1200 E Michigan Ave 725, Lansing, MI 48912-1800
Mailing Address
1200 E Michigan Ave 725, Lansing, MI 48912-1800
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