Venkataraman Ramachandran, M.D.
NPI 1982650958 · Pediatric Surgery Physician · Columbia, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Venkataraman Ramachandran, M.D. is a Pediatric Surgery Physician provider in Columbia, MO (NPI 1982650958).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982650958
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 111617 (MO)
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 tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$83 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
- 2006-05-25
- Last updated
- 2024-10-16
- Certified
- 2024-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Venkataraman Ramachandran's NPI number?
- Venkataraman Ramachandran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982650958, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Venkataraman Ramachandran's specialty?
- Venkataraman Ramachandran is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Venkataraman Ramachandran located?
- Venkataraman Ramachandran's practice location on file with NPPES is One Hospital Dr, Columbia, MO 65212-0001.
- What is Venkataraman Ramachandran's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Venkataraman Ramachandran is (573) 882-6921.
- Does Venkataraman Ramachandran accept Medicare?
- Venkataraman Ramachandran is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Venkataraman Ramachandran's NPI active?
- Yes — Venkataraman Ramachandran's NPI (1982650958) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.