Ramesh Gihwala, M.D.
NPI 1447200183 · Psychiatry Physician · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ramesh Gihwala, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1447200183).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447200183
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 9300472 (NC)
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
467 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 | 418 | $117 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation90791 | 30 | $155 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 19 | $80 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $80–$155 (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 · 70 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 344 | 48 |
| Clonazepam | 263 | 33 |
| Cariprazine Hclbrand: Vraylar | 195 | 35 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 185 | 26 |
| Alprazolam | 167 | 19 |
| Olanzapine | 161 | 19 |
| Clozapine | 154 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$154,704 across 306 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
- 2006-05-11
- Last updated
- 2020-05-07
- Certified
- 2020-05-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ramesh Gihwala's NPI number?
- Ramesh Gihwala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447200183, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ramesh Gihwala's specialty?
- Ramesh Gihwala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ramesh Gihwala located?
- Ramesh Gihwala's practice location on file with NPPES is 991 W Hudson Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052-6430.
- What is Ramesh Gihwala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ramesh Gihwala is (704) 853-5294.
- Does Ramesh Gihwala accept Medicare?
- Ramesh Gihwala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ramesh Gihwala's NPI active?
- Yes — Ramesh Gihwala's NPI (1447200183) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.