Ravikanth Papani, MD
NPI 1861771370 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ravikanth Papani, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1861771370).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861771370
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T4815 (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
14 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
1,453 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 | 338 | $129 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 189 | $54 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 188 | $54 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 148 | $178 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 134 | $223 |
| Test to Measure the Level of Nitric Oxide Gas95012 | 132 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 447 | 99 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 290 | 119 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 94 | 42 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Wixela Inhub | 61 | 25 |
| Prednisone | 44 | 36 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 42 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,061 across 36 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
- 2011-08-15
- Last updated
- 2026-04-19
- Certified
- 2026-04-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ravikanth Papani's NPI number?
- Ravikanth Papani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861771370, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ravikanth Papani's specialty?
- Ravikanth Papani is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ravikanth Papani located?
- Ravikanth Papani's practice location on file with NPPES is 2045 Space Park Dr Ste 290, Houston, TX 77058-6310.
- What is Ravikanth Papani's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ravikanth Papani is (281) 947-2462.
- Does Ravikanth Papani accept Medicare?
- Ravikanth Papani is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ravikanth Papani's NPI active?
- Yes — Ravikanth Papani's NPI (1861771370) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.