Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu, M.D
NPI 1629264510 · Nephrology Physician · Gadsden, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu, M.D is a Nephrology Physician provider in Gadsden, AL (NPI 1629264510).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629264510
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 32348 (AL)
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
6 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
862 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 318 | $50 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 230 | $95 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 163 | $63 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 95 | $138 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 56 | $171 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $50–$171 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 2 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 28 | 11 |
| Losartan Potassium | 19 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 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 (5)
- 2525 US Highway 431 Ste 270Boaz, AL 35957-5934Phone: (256) 485-0899Fax: (866) 265-9563
- 2001 Cades Ave SwFort Payne, AL 35968-3554Phone: (256) 485-0899Fax: (866) 265-9563
- 7938 Al Highway 69 Ste 360Guntersville, AL 35976-7177Phone: (256) 485-0899Fax: (866) 265-9563
- 2055 E South Blvd Ste 708Montgomery, AL 36116-2014Phone: (334) 457-7212Fax: (866) 265-9563
- 70 Plaza DrPell City, AL 35125-9314Phone: (256) 485-0899Fax: (866) 265-9563
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-09-24
- Last updated
- 2025-01-02
- Certified
- 2025-01-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu's NPI number?
- Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629264510, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu's specialty?
- Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu located?
- Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1026 Goodyear Ave Ste 302b, Gadsden, AL 35903-1194.
- What is Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu is (256) 485-0899.
- Does Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu accept Medicare?
- Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu's NPI active?
- Yes — Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu's NPI (1629264510) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.