Ramcharan Thiagarajan, MD
NPI 1427070937 · Surgery Physician · Kenner, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ramcharan Thiagarajan, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Kenner, LA (NPI 1427070937).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427070937
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.14568R (LA)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
100 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 38 | $64 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 30 | $48 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 17 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 15 | $35 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $35–$77 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Creon | 46 | 12 |
| Gabapentin | 24 | — |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 19 | — |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 15 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 13 | — |
| Cholestyramine (with Sugar)brand: Cholestyramine | 12 | — |
| Famotidine | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$807 across 37 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 220 Nash Medical Arts MallRocky Mount, NC 27804-1470Phone: (252) 962-4550Fax: (252) 962-4551
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-24
- Last updated
- 2025-11-18
- Certified
- 2025-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ramcharan Thiagarajan's NPI number?
- Ramcharan Thiagarajan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427070937, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ramcharan Thiagarajan's specialty?
- Ramcharan Thiagarajan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ramcharan Thiagarajan located?
- Ramcharan Thiagarajan's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065-2489.
- What is Ramcharan Thiagarajan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ramcharan Thiagarajan is (504) 464-8701.
- Does Ramcharan Thiagarajan accept Medicare?
- Ramcharan Thiagarajan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ramcharan Thiagarajan's NPI active?
- Yes — Ramcharan Thiagarajan's NPI (1427070937) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.