Ranju Chandrashekariah, M.D.
NPI 1851354385 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Tuscaloosa, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ranju Chandrashekariah, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Tuscaloosa, AL (NPI 1851354385).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851354385
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 33757 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
5,179 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 50 Minutes99233 | 1,355 | $105 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 725 | $112 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 578 | $71 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 471 | $33 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 435 | $191 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 1,164 | 276 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 996 | 254 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 912 | 351 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 235 | 70 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 226 | 47 |
| Prednisone | 178 | 116 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,190 across 126 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
- 2006-04-07
- Last updated
- 2015-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ranju Chandrashekariah's NPI number?
- Ranju Chandrashekariah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851354385, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ranju Chandrashekariah's specialty?
- Ranju Chandrashekariah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ranju Chandrashekariah located?
- Ranju Chandrashekariah's practice location on file with NPPES is 701 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-2086.
- What is Ranju Chandrashekariah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ranju Chandrashekariah is (205) 345-2255.
- Does Ranju Chandrashekariah accept Medicare?
- Ranju Chandrashekariah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ranju Chandrashekariah's NPI active?
- Yes — Ranju Chandrashekariah's NPI (1851354385) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.