Venkatappa M Padmanabha, M.D FACP
Adolescent Medicine Internal Medicine
Venkatappa M Padmanabha is an Adolescent Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Barstow, CA with over 51 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Venkatappa M Padmanabha, M.D FACP in person in Barstow or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 51+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 86.82/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 35% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 62% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 68% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
902 E Main St, Barstow, CA 92311-2406
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in California, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202386.82/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.2 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.47%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)
2.47% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
234
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
474
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,269
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $787k
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 Diabetes.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
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
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
51 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An internist who specializes in adolescent medicine is a multi-disciplinary healthcare specialist trained in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents, their healthcare problems and needs.
Taxonomy: 207RA0000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194079
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Adolescent Medicine Care With Venkatappa M Padmanabha
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Venkatappa M Padmanabha for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Barstow 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 Venkatappa M Padmanabha
Dr. Padmanabha is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Barstow, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (760) 255-4700.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Venkatappa M Padmanabha
Practice Location
902 E Main St, Barstow, CA 92311-2406
Mailing Address
902 E Main St, Barstow, CA 92311-2406
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