Vivek Reddy Garlapati, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Vivek Reddy Garlapati, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 24+ years, working in independent practice. He has been in practice for 24+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
Older · 2863dNPPES updated 2018-07-04 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1904 Pine St Ste 1b, Abilene, TX 79601
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202314.34/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-69.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79.8%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
470
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
476
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,177
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $774k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ 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 (+3%) — 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 (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
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.
$549 received from industry
21 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 Vivek Reddy Garlapati's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
24 years in practice
Experienced
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Mailing address
Po Box 6815, Abilene, TX 79608-6815
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Vivek Reddy Garlapati
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vivek Reddy Garlapati for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Abilene 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 Vivek Reddy Garlapati
Dr. Garlapati is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Abilene, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (325) 704-5055.
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
1904 Pine St Ste 1b, Abilene, TX 79601
Mailing Address
Po Box 6815, Abilene, TX 79608-6815
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