Kavan Ramachandran, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Also practices: PULMONARY DISEASE
Kavan Ramachandran, MD has practiced internal medicine for 24+ years, working in group practice. He has been in practice for 24+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS claims data).
Older · 4817dNPPES updated 2013-02-26 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better31%
Oregon avg: 83.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-51.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
222
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
145
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,196
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $720k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,341 reporting peers in Oregon.
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 COPD.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — 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 (+24%) — 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 (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$169 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Kavan Ramachandran's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
24 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Mailing address
801 Mission St Se, Salem, OR 97303-6217
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194085
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Kavan Ramachandran
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kavan Ramachandran for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Salem 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 Kavan Ramachandran
NPI records show Dr. Ramachandran as active with telehealth listed in Salem, OR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (503) 588-3945.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
801 Mission St Se, Salem, OR 97302
Mailing Address
801 Mission St Se, Salem, OR 97303-6217
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