Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lakshmi Ainapurapu

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Tucson, AZ

  • NPI 1457843096
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 97.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6200 N la Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 742-9000
Additional location
2800 E Ajo Way
Tucson, AZ 857136204
(520) 874-4502
Mailing address
3945 N Foothills Club Ave
Tucson, AZ 857506122

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2018 — 8 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 28, 2022
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #R76887

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457843096. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
986
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$104,318
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 421 191 $114
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 146 72 $77
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 146 144 $111
G0316 Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by th 108 62 $30
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 103 103 $167
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 25 21 $207
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 25 25 $73
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 12 12 $126

In context: peer comparison

Among 128 peers in Tucson Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 8.8× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
48
Patients
35
Total drug cost
$14,364
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 13 0 $14,112
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 12 12 $132
Furosemide Generic 12 12 $53
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 11 11 $68

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Lakshmi Ainapurapu's medical specialty?
Dr. Lakshmi Ainapurapu practices Internal Medicine Physician in Tucson, AZ.
Where does Dr. Lakshmi Ainapurapu practice?
Dr. Lakshmi Ainapurapu practices at 6200 N la Cholla Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85741. Office phone: 5207429000.
What is Dr. Lakshmi Ainapurapu's NPI?
Dr. Lakshmi Ainapurapu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457843096, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lakshmi Ainapurapu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lakshmi Ainapurapu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lakshmi Ainapurapu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.