Ram Nimmagadda
Ram Nimmagadda is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Mclean, VA with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GASTROENTEROLOGY
Ram Nimmagadda practices as part of a group internist practice in Mclean, VA. He has been in practice for 43+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 92.6/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 39% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 66% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6801dNPPES updated 2007-10-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1515 Chain Bridge Rd, Mclean, VA 22101
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Virginia, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202392.6/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in VirginiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.2%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
242
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
168
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,767
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $214k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-38%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$699 received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Ram Nimmagadda's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.73 / 1.00
Moderate 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.
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Ram Nimmagadda
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ram Nimmagadda for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Mclean 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 Ram Nimmagadda
Dr. Nimmagadda is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Mclean, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (703) 356-5400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ram Nimmagadda
Practice Location
1515 Chain Bridge Rd, Mclean, VA 22101
Mailing Address
1515 Chain Bridge Rd, Mclean, VA 22101
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