Ramesh Paladugu, MD
NPI 1548354921 · Vascular Surgery Physician · Fort Worth, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Vascular Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ramesh Paladugu, MD is a Vascular Surgery Physician provider in Fort Worth, TX (NPI 1548354921).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548354921
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- L9584 (TX)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,458 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 | 350 | $95 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 105 | $133 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 105 | $81 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 93 | $173 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 62 | $14 |
| Ultrasound Evaluation of Blood Vessel With Review By Radiologist, Each Additional Vessel37253 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 335 | 130 |
| Cilostazol | 126 | 53 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 62 | 23 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 56 | 20 |
| Pentoxifylline | 22 | 11 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 20 | 18 |
| Enoxaparin Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$395 across 19 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
- 2006-10-03
- Last updated
- 2016-02-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ramesh Paladugu's NPI number?
- Ramesh Paladugu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548354921, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ramesh Paladugu's specialty?
- Ramesh Paladugu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ramesh Paladugu located?
- Ramesh Paladugu's practice location on file with NPPES is 851 W Terrell Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104-3161.
- What is Ramesh Paladugu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ramesh Paladugu is (817) 332-8346.
- Does Ramesh Paladugu accept Medicare?
- Ramesh Paladugu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ramesh Paladugu's NPI active?
- Yes — Ramesh Paladugu's NPI (1548354921) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-02-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.