Karthik Ramakrishnan, MD
NPI 1942248943 · Internal Medicine Physician · Beckley, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karthik Ramakrishnan, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Beckley, WV (NPI 1942248943).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942248943
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD40088 (TN)
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
64 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 | 64 | $120 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $120–$120 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 124 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 463 | 60 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 419 | 85 |
| Lorazepam | 251 | 38 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 160 | 45 |
| Alprazolam | 115 | 22 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 112 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$22 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
- 2006-06-02
- Last updated
- 2017-12-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karthik Ramakrishnan's NPI number?
- Karthik Ramakrishnan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942248943, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karthik Ramakrishnan's specialty?
- Karthik Ramakrishnan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Karthik Ramakrishnan located?
- Karthik Ramakrishnan's practice location on file with NPPES is 1710 Harper Rd, Beckley, WV 25801-3357.
- What is Karthik Ramakrishnan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karthik Ramakrishnan is (304) 256-4100.
- Does Karthik Ramakrishnan accept Medicare?
- Karthik Ramakrishnan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karthik Ramakrishnan's NPI active?
- Yes — Karthik Ramakrishnan's NPI (1942248943) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-12-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.