Vikram Lakireddy, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Vikram Lakireddy, M.D. runs an independent cardiologist practice in Merced, CA. He has been in practice for 26+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS data).
Older · 2386dNPPES updated 2019-10-24 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202317.88/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-65.7 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better77.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,856
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
671
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,002
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.04M
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 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 (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — 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 (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — 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 (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.2k received from industry
71 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 Vikram Lakireddy's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
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
Mailing address
310 Mercy Ave, Merced, CA 95340-8319
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190045
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vikram Lakireddy for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Merced 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 Vikram Lakireddy
NPI records show Dr. Lakireddy as active with telehealth listed in Merced, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (209) 383-3456.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Vikram Lakireddy
Practice Location
310 Mercy Ave, Merced, CA 95340
Mailing Address
310 Mercy Ave, Merced, CA 95340-8319
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