Chithra Ram, M.D.
NPI 1881698231 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chithra Ram, M.D. is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1881698231).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881698231
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 37043 (KY)
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
21 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
1,832 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 416 | $37 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 285 | $8 |
| Ct Scan of Upper Spine Without Contrast72125 | 217 | $44 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Neck With Contrast70498 | 87 | $74 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Head With Contrast70496 | 72 | $77 |
| Ct Scan of Lower Spine Without Contrast72131 | 59 | $43 |
| Ct Scan of Face Without Contrast70486 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$125 across 1 record (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
- 2005-06-13
- Last updated
- 2009-04-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chithra Ram's NPI number?
- Chithra Ram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881698231, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chithra Ram's specialty?
- Chithra Ram is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chithra Ram located?
- Chithra Ram's practice location on file with NPPES is 222 S 1st St, Louisville, KY 40202-5404.
- What is Chithra Ram's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chithra Ram is (502) 583-2731.
- Does Chithra Ram accept Medicare?
- Chithra Ram is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chithra Ram's NPI active?
- Yes — Chithra Ram's NPI (1881698231) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-04-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.