Ramakrishna Venkatesh, MD
NPI 1548286768 · Urology Physician · Saint Charles, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ramakrishna Venkatesh, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Saint Charles, MO (NPI 1548286768).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548286768
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2004000458 (MO)
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
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
186 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 42 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 25 | $117 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 24 | $210 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 21 | $155 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 19 | $81 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 147 | 64 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 43 | 17 |
| Cephalexin | 36 | 29 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 20 | 18 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 15 | 13 |
| Finasteride | 13 | — |
| Nitrofurantoin Macrocrystalbrand: Nitrofurantoin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$54 across 1 record (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)
- 1390 US Highway 61 Ste N1500Festus, MO 63028-4137Phone: (636) 931-5080
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-14
- Last updated
- 2024-11-18
- Certified
- 2024-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ramakrishna Venkatesh's NPI number?
- Ramakrishna Venkatesh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548286768, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ramakrishna Venkatesh's specialty?
- Ramakrishna Venkatesh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ramakrishna Venkatesh located?
- Ramakrishna Venkatesh's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 1st Capitol Dr Ste 301, Saint Charles, MO 63301-2883.
- What is Ramakrishna Venkatesh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ramakrishna Venkatesh is (636) 669-3080.
- Does Ramakrishna Venkatesh accept Medicare?
- Ramakrishna Venkatesh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ramakrishna Venkatesh's NPI active?
- Yes — Ramakrishna Venkatesh's NPI (1548286768) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.