Rama Garimella, MD
NPI 1740278415 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Cary, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rama Garimella, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Cary, NC (NPI 1740278415).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740278415
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 98-01276 (NC)
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
5,353 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 | 1,271 | $120 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 719 | $13 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes99458 | 515 | $37 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 337 | $46 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 321 | $43 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi, Diagnostic, Per Study Dose |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 83 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 1,165 | 301 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 1,034 | 210 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 778 | 213 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 579 | 155 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 567 | 155 |
| Carvedilol | 474 | 115 |
| Ezetimibe | 426 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,494 across 138 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
- 2005-10-07
- Last updated
- 2021-04-08
- Certified
- 2021-04-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rama Garimella's NPI number?
- Rama Garimella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740278415, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rama Garimella's specialty?
- Rama Garimella is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rama Garimella located?
- Rama Garimella's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Keisler Dr Ste 204, Cary, NC 27518-7083.
- What is Rama Garimella's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rama Garimella is (919) 233-0059.
- Does Rama Garimella accept Medicare?
- Rama Garimella is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rama Garimella's NPI active?
- Yes — Rama Garimella's NPI (1740278415) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.