Ranjit Cheriyan, M.D.
NPI 1851487383 · Nephrology Physician · Fairfax, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ranjit Cheriyan, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Fairfax, VA (NPI 1851487383).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851487383
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101040769 (VA)
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
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
1,909 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 830 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 647 | $146 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 155 | $206 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 151 | $72 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 67 | $192 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Famotidine | 120 | 43 |
| Allopurinol | 112 | 33 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 80 | 27 |
| Finasteride | 75 | 25 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 72 | 29 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 68 | 24 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 68 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$606 across 21 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
- 2006-10-04
- Last updated
- 2013-02-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ranjit Cheriyan's NPI number?
- Ranjit Cheriyan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851487383, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ranjit Cheriyan's specialty?
- Ranjit Cheriyan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ranjit Cheriyan located?
- Ranjit Cheriyan's practice location on file with NPPES is 3930 Walnut Street, Fairfax, VA 22030-4738.
- What is Ranjit Cheriyan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ranjit Cheriyan is (703) 246-9246.
- Does Ranjit Cheriyan accept Medicare?
- Ranjit Cheriyan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ranjit Cheriyan's NPI active?
- Yes — Ranjit Cheriyan's NPI (1851487383) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-02-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.