Ramesh Veeragandham, MD
NPI 1710972427 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Danville, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ramesh Veeragandham, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Danville, CA (NPI 1710972427).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710972427
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A51477 (CA)
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
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
694 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 | 132 | $154 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 132 | $216 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 120 | $133 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 111 | $261 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 50 | $194 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance During Surgery |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 65 | 36 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 39 | 22 |
| Potassium Chloride | 35 | 32 |
| Mupirocin | 35 | 34 |
| Furosemide | 35 | 32 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 30 | 22 |
| Losartan Potassium | 25 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,355 across 16 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
- 2005-09-19
- Last updated
- 2013-01-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ramesh Veeragandham's NPI number?
- Ramesh Veeragandham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710972427, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ramesh Veeragandham's specialty?
- Ramesh Veeragandham is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ramesh Veeragandham located?
- Ramesh Veeragandham's practice location on file with NPPES is 1320 El Capitan Dr, Danville, CA 94526-6258.
- What is Ramesh Veeragandham's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ramesh Veeragandham is (925) 676-2600.
- Does Ramesh Veeragandham accept Medicare?
- Ramesh Veeragandham is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ramesh Veeragandham's NPI active?
- Yes — Ramesh Veeragandham's NPI (1710972427) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-01-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.