# Laxmi Narayana Buddharaju, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/laxmi-narayana-buddharaju-md-1184604993
NPI: 1184604993
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Laxmi Narayana Buddharaju, MD is a hematology/oncology based in Des Moines, IA practicing at Mercy Clinics Inc with NPI 1184604993 and offers telehealth visits.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Hematology/Oncology
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Graduation year: 1991
- Telehealth: Yes
- NPI: 1184604993 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1184604993))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Mercy Clinics Inc
- Address: 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, 503142613
- Phone: (515) 643-8735
- Group practice size: 435 members

## Insurance accepted (8 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 5 plans
- [BCBS Nebraska](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-nebraska) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Laxmi Narayana Buddharaju, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1184604993).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 14 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $514.

Largest disclosed payer: E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. ($136 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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