Rama Palwai, M.D.
NPI 1689610115 · Rheumatology Physician · Spring, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rama Palwai, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Spring, TX (NPI 1689610115).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689610115
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M1284 (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
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
1,269 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 | 281 | $126 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Hydration, Each Additional Hour96361 | 248 | $12 |
| Administration of Non-Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96401 | 153 | $69 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 142 | $125 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 121 | $60 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 81 | $14 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 152 | 77 |
| Prednisone | 115 | 58 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 96 | 46 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 71 | 20 |
| Gabapentin | 68 | 28 |
| Sulfasalazinebrand: Sulfasalazine Dr | 57 | 23 |
| Sulfasalazine | 55 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$95 across 4 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
- 2006-06-22
- Last updated
- 2010-04-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rama Palwai's NPI number?
- Rama Palwai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689610115, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rama Palwai's specialty?
- Rama Palwai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rama Palwai located?
- Rama Palwai's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Wind Ridge Cir, Spring, TX 77381-6304.
- What is Rama Palwai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rama Palwai is (936) 340-0952.
- Does Rama Palwai accept Medicare?
- Rama Palwai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rama Palwai's NPI active?
- Yes — Rama Palwai's NPI (1689610115) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-04-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.