2026 NPPES data Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician NPI 1588669303 MD
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RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in LONGVIEW, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 292 beneficiaries · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$2.1K
23 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD filed 2,168 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in LONGVIEW, Texas, prescribing 99% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
99%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,168 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/17/2005

NPI 1588669303

Primary specialty

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician

Niche

4,020 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,168 31% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,657

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within Texas

1. Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 705 E MARSHALL AVE STE 1002, LONGVIEW, TX, 75601, with a listed phone of (903) 315-2032. NPI 1588669303 was issued on 06/17/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what LAKKADI most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,168 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 292 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $66K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 52.2%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,020 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,657 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

705 E MARSHALL AVE STE 1002
LONGVIEW, TX 75601

Provider Details

NPI 1588669303
Specialty Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/17/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CHRISTUS TRINITY CLINIC
LONGVIEW, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$2.1K

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD. To verify RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD — brand share 1.0%
Specialty average (est.)

1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 2,168 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,168
Total Claims
$66K
Total Drug Cost
292
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,442
Total Day Supply
68,454
Brand vs Generic
1% brand / 99% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$9K
Generic Drug Cost
$56K
Opioid Claims
1,132 (52.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.53
Gender Split
67% female / 33% male
Age Distribution
<65: 54, 65-74: 139, 75-84: 78, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
794
Tizanidine Hcl
297
Gabapentin
284
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
141
Duloxetine Hcl
88
Pregabalin
71
Tramadol Hcl
71
Methocarbamol
69
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
46
Amitriptyline Hcl
38

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Overview

How RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD fits within the Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician landscape nationally.

4,020
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician
1,657
Avg Claims per Provider

RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD's 2,168 claims are above the specialty average of 1,657.

Nearby Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as LAKKADI.

Compare Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD's specialty?
RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD specializes in Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician and practices in LONGVIEW, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD wrote 2,168 Medicare Part D claims totaling $66K in drug costs for 292 beneficiaries.
Where is RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD located?
RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD is located at 705 E MARSHALL AVE STE 1002, LONGVIEW, TX, 75601. Phone: (903) 315-2032.
What is RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD's NPI number?
RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588669303, issued on 06/17/2005.
Does RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD's prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $9K in brand drug costs.
Does RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD had 1,132 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 52.2%.
How many Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,020 Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider writes 1,657 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Tizanidine Hcl, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD accept Medicare?
RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,168 Part D claims and 292 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD's credentials?
RAJASHEKAR LAKKADI, MD's NPI is 1588669303 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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