Kalyana S Ramamurthi, MD
Kalyana S Ramamurthi is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Pontiac, MI with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across MI can see Kalyana S Ramamurthi, MD in person in Pontiac or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 37+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Pontiac area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 58% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
44200 Woodward Ave Suie 209, Pontiac, MI 48341-5045
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.4%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MichiganHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
450
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
192
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,044
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $123k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$645 received from industry
35 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Kalyana S Ramamurthi's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.79 / 1.00
High vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Mailing address
1886 W Auburn Rd Suite 400, Rochester Hills, MI 48309-3865
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Kalyana S Ramamurthi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kalyana S Ramamurthi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Pontiac required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kalyana S Ramamurthi
Dr. Ramamurthi is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pontiac, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (248) 253-0330.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
44200 Woodward Ave Suie 209, Pontiac, MI 48341-5045
Mailing Address
1886 W Auburn Rd Suite 400, Rochester Hills, MI 48309-3865
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