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Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD

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Specializes in: Medical Oncology, Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology

Kilpauk Medical College

100b Medical Drive
Lake Jackson, TX 77566

(979) 297-6401

Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD is a medical oncologist in Lake Jackson, TX specializing in medical oncology, adult oncology and adult hematology. She graduated from Kilpauk Medical College. Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD is affiliated with Hendrick Health and Texas Oncology.

Office Locations

100b Medical Drive
Lake Jackson, TX 77566

(979) 297-6401

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Texas Oncology

1665 Antilley Road Suite 150
Abilene, TX 79606

(325) 672-4368

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Hendrick Health

1904 Pine Street Suite 1a
Abilene, TX 79601

(325) 672-4368

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Texas Oncology

1957 Antilley Road
Abilene, TX 79606

(325) 692-0188

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200 S Geneva Street
Breckenridge, TX 76424

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304 South Daugherty
Eastland, TX 76448

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

albumin blood test

albumin test

alkaline phosphatase test

ALT test

AST test

blood differential tests

blood smear

blood urea nitrogen test

therapeutic phlebotomy

total calcium test

total protein blood test

total protein test

white blood cell differential

In 2023, Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD had a list price for albumin blood test, albumin test, alkaline phosphatase (ALP) test, ALT (SGPT) test, AST (SGOT) test, blood differential tests, blood smear, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) test, calcium blood test, calcium test, carbon dioxide (CO2) test, chloride blood test, chloride test, therapeutic phlebotomy, total calcium test, total protein blood test, total protein test, and white blood cell (WBC) differential that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

cancer antigen tests

carcinoembryonic antigen test

iron tests

lactate dehydrogenase test

liver function tests

prostate-specific antigen test

total PSA test

uric acid blood test

uric acid test

In 2023, Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD had a list price for cancer antigen tests, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test, iron tests, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) test, liver function tests (LFTs), prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, total PSA test, uric acid blood test, and uric acid test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

blood draw

creatinine blood test

lab tests

phlebotomy for lab tests

white blood cell differential

By Affordability:

antineoplastic hormone therapy

bilirubin test

blood count tests

complete blood count

creatinine blood test

creatinine test

hormone therapy

port flush

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD performed more blood draw, creatinine blood test, lab tests, phlebotomy for lab tests, and white blood cell (WBC) differential procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for antineoplastic hormone therapy, bilirubin test, blood count tests, complete blood count (CBC), creatinine blood test, creatinine test, hormone therapy, and port flush that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lake Jackson, TX during 2017 were blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	143
doctor visit	155
lab tests	142

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, cancer, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lake Jackson, TX during 2018 were blood draw, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	94
blood draw	622
chemotherapy	94
doctor visit	535
lab tests	586
minimally invasive procedures	152

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	28
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lake Jackson, TX during 2019 were blood draw, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	141
blood draw	481
chemotherapy	141
doctor visit	486
lab tests	455
minimally invasive procedures	171

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lake Jackson, TX during 2020 were blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	88
doctor visit	661
lab tests	86

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	17
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and cancer.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	16
Cancer	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	760

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	21
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	45

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lake Jackson, TX during 2022 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	49
blood draw	150
chemotherapy	49
doctor visit	348
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
lab tests	1128
minimally invasive procedures	95
port flush	18

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	121
85 and over	33
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lake Jackson, TX during 2023 were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	49
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	181
blood draw	873
chemotherapy	181
CT scan	101
doctor visit	843
hormone therapy	51
hospital care	106
inpatient care	106
lab tests	3812
minimally invasive procedures	320
pelvic imaging	49
port flush	51
thoracic (chest) imaging	52

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	325

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	19
Hispanic	40
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	259
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	64
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD treated as a medical oncologist in Lake Jackson, TX were lab tests, blood draw, minimally invasive procedures and chemotherapy.

abdominal imaging	49
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	116
blood draw	392
chemotherapy	116
CT scan	101
doctor visit	541
hormone therapy	51
hospital care	64
inpatient care	64
lab tests	1034
minimally invasive procedures	184
pelvic imaging	49
thoracic (chest) imaging	52

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD.

**Gender**
Female	143
Male	90

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	190
Hispanic	21
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	23
75 to 84	90
Less than 65	16
65 to 74	97

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	46
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD graduated from Kilpauk Medical College. She completed residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. She is certified by the Internal Medicine Medical Oncology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Kilpauk Medical College

Residency: Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center

Board Certification: Internal Medicine Medical Oncology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Hendrick Health

Texas Oncology

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$1,151 Kyprolis $165	XGEVA $162	Vectibix $62	NEUPOGEN $18	$744
Pfizer Inc.	$699 IBRANCE $474	XTANDI $74	ORGOVYX $33	TALZENNA $26	LORBRENA $21	Other $71
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.	$556 Reblozyl $199	OPDIVO $195	Pomalyst $110	$52
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$347 LYNPARZA $145	IMFINZI $125	IRESSA $33	TAGRISSO $29	FASLODEX $15
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$247 PROMACTA $110	TASIGNA $69	SANDOSTATIN LAR $48	KISQALI $21
Other	$2,470 KEYTRUDA $179	SOLIRIS $125	JEMPERLI $125	LYNPARZA $120	Elahere $117	Other $1,805

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,364
Education	$606
Travel and Lodging	$500

Biography

Dr. Padma Draksharam's areas of specialization are adult hematology, adult oncology, and medical oncology; she sees patients in Lake Jackson, TX, Abilene, TX, and Eastland, TX. She studied medicine at Kilpauk Medical College. For her residency, Dr. Draksharam trained at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Draksharam (or staff) speaks the following languages: Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi. She is affiliated with Hendrick Health and Texas Oncology.

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2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD in 2022

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2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Padma Lakshmi Draksharam, MD From 2017 - 2023

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