Ramachandra Kolachalam, MD
NPI 1386687010 · Surgery Physician · Novi, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ramachandra Kolachalam, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Novi, MI (NPI 1386687010).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386687010
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RK060299 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
449 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Management of Oxygen Chamber Therapy99183 | 181 | $109 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 80 | $117 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 58 | $79 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 54 | $173 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 23 | $113 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$321 across 6 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
- 2006-06-13
- Last updated
- 2019-03-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ramachandra Kolachalam's NPI number?
- Ramachandra Kolachalam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386687010, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ramachandra Kolachalam's specialty?
- Ramachandra Kolachalam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ramachandra Kolachalam located?
- Ramachandra Kolachalam's practice location on file with NPPES is 26850 Providence Parkway, Novi, MI 48374-1265.
- What is Ramachandra Kolachalam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ramachandra Kolachalam is (248) 662-4272.
- Does Ramachandra Kolachalam accept Medicare?
- Ramachandra Kolachalam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ramachandra Kolachalam's NPI active?
- Yes — Ramachandra Kolachalam's NPI (1386687010) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-03-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.