Rama Letchuman, MD
NPI 1891787511 · Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rama Letchuman, MD is a Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1891787511).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891787511
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD200022 (LA)
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
4,060 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 935 | $20 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 617 | $110 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 556 | $60 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0481 | 495 | $153 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 156 | $109 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1,156 | 135 |
| Gabapentin | 661 | 96 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 657 | 85 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 295 | 35 |
| Baclofen | 290 | 37 |
| Morphine Sulfate | 212 | 30 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$353 across 17 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
- 2005-08-18
- Last updated
- 2020-01-20
- Certified
- 2020-01-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rama Letchuman's NPI number?
- Rama Letchuman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891787511, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rama Letchuman's specialty?
- Rama Letchuman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rama Letchuman located?
- Rama Letchuman's practice location on file with NPPES is 1534 Elizabeth Ave Ste 201, Shreveport, LA 71101-4531.
- What is Rama Letchuman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rama Letchuman is (318) 629-5505.
- Does Rama Letchuman accept Medicare?
- Rama Letchuman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rama Letchuman's NPI active?
- Yes — Rama Letchuman's NPI (1891787511) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.