Ramachandra Malya, M. D.
NPI 1235171729 · Nephrology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ramachandra Malya, M. D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1235171729).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235171729
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M. D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- J3012 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
399 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 182 | $122 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 108 | $334 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Level82947 | 75 | $4 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 34 | $60 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $4–$334 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 50 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 234 | 79 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 158 | 37 |
| Losartan Potassium | 143 | 62 |
| Allopurinol | 143 | 62 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 101 | 39 |
| Famotidine | 88 | 36 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 86 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13,046 across 55 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-11
- Last updated
- 2017-01-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ramachandra Malya's NPI number?
- Ramachandra Malya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235171729, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ramachandra Malya's specialty?
- Ramachandra Malya is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ramachandra Malya located?
- Ramachandra Malya's practice location on file with NPPES is 212 E Crosstimbers St, Houston, TX 77022-4407.
- What is Ramachandra Malya's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ramachandra Malya is (713) 692-0518.
- Does Ramachandra Malya accept Medicare?
- Ramachandra Malya is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ramachandra Malya's NPI active?
- Yes — Ramachandra Malya's NPI (1235171729) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.