Poornima Ramadas, MD
Obesity Medicine Family Medicine
Poornima Ramadas is an Obesity Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Kirkland, WA with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Poornima Ramadas, MD has practiced family medicine for 12+ years, working in group practice. With 12+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Kirkland area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 33% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Uses generic medications more than 50% of reporting doctors in Washington
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 676dNPPES updated 2024-07-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission
Contact & Location
Practice Location
12333 Ne 130th Ln Ste Tan 400, Kirkland, WA 98034-7467
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.86%
Washington avg: 5.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)
3.86% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.1%
Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in WashingtonHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
170
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
326
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,694
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $203k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$313 received from industry
5 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 Poornima Ramadas's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 16, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
Taxonomy: 207QB0002X
Mailing address
10025 Ne 186th St, Bothell, WA 98011-3839
Differs from practice location
Virtual Obesity Medicine Care With Poornima Ramadas
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Poornima Ramadas for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Kirkland 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 Poornima Ramadas
NPI records show Dr. Ramadas as active with telehealth listed in Kirkland, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (425) 544-2000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Poornima Ramadas
Practice Location
12333 Ne 130th Ln Ste Tan 400, Kirkland, WA 98034-7467
Mailing Address
10025 Ne 186th St, Bothell, WA 98011-3839
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