Ramesh Thapar, M.D.
NPI 1942255732 · Psychiatry Physician · Gaithersburg, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ramesh Thapar, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Gaithersburg, MD (NPI 1942255732).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942255732
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- D0059123 (MD)
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
2,381 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,129 | $99 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 408 | $84 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 291 | $79 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 177 | $127 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99305 | 135 | $141 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 49 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 329 | 66 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 288 | 50 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 232 | 39 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 231 | 35 |
| Lamotrigine | 216 | 31 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 187 | 41 |
| Clonazepam | 181 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$123 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
- 2006-05-23
- Last updated
- 2012-06-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ramesh Thapar's NPI number?
- Ramesh Thapar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942255732, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ramesh Thapar's specialty?
- Ramesh Thapar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ramesh Thapar located?
- Ramesh Thapar's practice location on file with NPPES is 604 S Frederick Ave Ste 213, Gaithersburg, MD 20877-1282.
- What is Ramesh Thapar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ramesh Thapar is (240) 498-7448.
- Does Ramesh Thapar accept Medicare?
- Ramesh Thapar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ramesh Thapar's NPI active?
- Yes — Ramesh Thapar's NPI (1942255732) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-06-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.