Venkataraman Ramachandran, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Columbia, MO

Venkataraman Ramachandran, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Pediatric Surgery" physician in Columbia, Missouri. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice The Curators Of The University Of Missouri and his current practice location is One Hospital Dr, Columbia, Missouri. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (573) 882-6921.

Venkataraman Ramachandran is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 111617) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1982650958.

Contact Information

Venkataraman Ramachandran, MD
One Hospital Dr,
Columbia, MO 65212-0001
(573) 882-6921
(573) 884-4604

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Physician's Profile

Full NameVenkataraman Ramachandran
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience40 Years
LocationOne Hospital Dr, Columbia, Missouri
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Venkataraman Ramachandran graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982650958
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/16/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416055041
  • Enrollment ID: I20070606000065

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Venkataraman Ramachandran such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982650958NPI-NPPES
20049667OtherMORR MEDICARE
203814819MedicaidMO

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 111617 (Missouri)Secondary
2086S0120XSurgery - Pediatric Surgery 111617 (Missouri)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Curators Of The University Of Missouri4486759560997

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Venkataraman Ramachandran allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Curators Of The University Of Missouri
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1235126921
PECOS PAC ID: 4486759560
Enrollment ID: O20070418000290

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Venkataraman Ramachandran is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Venkataraman Ramachandran, MD
Po Box 843966,
Kansas City, MO 64184-3966

Ph: (573) 884-3300
Venkataraman Ramachandran, MD
One Hospital Dr,
Columbia, MO 65212-0001

Ph: (573) 882-6921

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