Vikram A Padmanabhan, M.D., M.A.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Vikram A Padmanabhan is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Seattle, WA with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS), INTERNAL MEDICINE
Vikram a Padmanabhan, M.D., M.A. practices as part of a group pulmonologist practice in Seattle, WA. A Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University graduate since 2009, he brings 17+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD. CMS MIPS quality score: 83.81/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 31% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3951dNPPES updated 2015-07-31 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1550 N 115th St, Seattle, WA 98133-8401
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202383.81/100
Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.2 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better45.3%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-37.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
401
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
378
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,019
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.20M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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 COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$34 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Vikram a Padmanabhan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2009
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
17 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (Class of 2009)
Mailing address
Po Box 50095, Seattle, WA 98145-5095
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Vikram a Padmanabhan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vikram a Padmanabhan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Seattle 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 a Padmanabhan
Dr. Padmanabhan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Seattle, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 364-0500.
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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Practice Location
1550 N 115th St, Seattle, WA 98133-8401
Mailing Address
Po Box 50095, Seattle, WA 98145-5095
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