Vijaya Kakani, MD

Medical Oncology Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Vijaya Kakani is a Medical Oncology Internal Medicine specialist based in Lafayette, IN with over 33 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(765) 448-8000Lafayette, IN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Vijaya Kakani, MD practices as part of a group medical oncology internal medicine specialist practice in Lafayette, IN. She has been in practice for 33+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS claims data).

1 of 27 Internal Medicine providers in INSee all Internal Medicine in Lafayette33+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1955dNPPES updated 2021-01-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Indiana Medical Licensing Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

420 N 26th St, Lafayette, IN 47904-2842

Fax: (765) 448-7599
Patient Condition Panel

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 Cancer.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
71%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Cancer
50%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

Arthritis
40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Chronic Kidney Disease
37%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Diabetes
33%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Mood Disorders
29%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Ischemic Heart Disease
28%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jan 14, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 33 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineMedical Oncology in LafayetteAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Medical oncologists diagnose and treat cancer using chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. They coordinate care with surgical oncologists and radiation oncologists for comprehensive cancer treatment.

Taxonomy: 207RX0202X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1200 W White River Blvd, Muncie, IN 47303-4988

Differs from practice location

Virtual Medical Oncology Care With Vijaya Kakani

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Vijaya Kakani for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Lafayette required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Vijaya Kakani

Dr. Kakani is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lafayette, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (765) 448-8000.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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