Ramprasad Kandavar, MD
NPI 1669558920 · Nephrology Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ramprasad Kandavar, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1669558920).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669558920
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.201168 (LA)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,184 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 489 | $74 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 305 | $338 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 294 | $67 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 260 | $15 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 219 | $111 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 233 | 63 |
| Calcitriol | 159 | 31 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 120 | 29 |
| Furosemide | 58 | 17 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 55 | 21 |
| Losartan Potassium | 48 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 47 | 12 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$535 across 22 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
- 2006-10-30
- Last updated
- 2019-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ramprasad Kandavar's NPI number?
- Ramprasad Kandavar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669558920, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ramprasad Kandavar's specialty?
- Ramprasad Kandavar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ramprasad Kandavar located?
- Ramprasad Kandavar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1415 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70112.
- What is Ramprasad Kandavar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ramprasad Kandavar is (504) 988-2300.
- Does Ramprasad Kandavar accept Medicare?
- Ramprasad Kandavar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ramprasad Kandavar's NPI active?
- Yes — Ramprasad Kandavar's NPI (1669558920) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.