Ramchandur Bakhtiani, MBBS, MD
NPI 1952563454 · Nephrology Physician · Newport News, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ramchandur Bakhtiani, MBBS, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Newport News, VA (NPI 1952563454).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952563454
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MBBS, MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101260524 (VA)
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
18 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
1,147 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 | 253 | $93 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 189 | $110 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 173 | $68 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 127 | $346 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 86 | $207 |
| Home Dialysis Services Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90966 | 74 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 141 | 59 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 105 | 41 |
| Furosemide | 97 | 40 |
| Torsemide | 95 | 32 |
| Calcitriol | 93 | 27 |
| Spironolactone | 78 | 26 |
| Losartan Potassium | 68 | 26 |
| Allopurinol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$71 across 5 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
- 2008-06-26
- Last updated
- 2016-07-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ramchandur Bakhtiani's NPI number?
- Ramchandur Bakhtiani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952563454, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ramchandur Bakhtiani's specialty?
- Ramchandur Bakhtiani is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ramchandur Bakhtiani located?
- Ramchandur Bakhtiani's practice location on file with NPPES is 739 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606-3562.
- What is Ramchandur Bakhtiani's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ramchandur Bakhtiani is (757) 873-1009.
- Does Ramchandur Bakhtiani accept Medicare?
- Ramchandur Bakhtiani is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ramchandur Bakhtiani's NPI active?
- Yes — Ramchandur Bakhtiani's NPI (1952563454) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-07-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.