Ramamohana R. Kancherla, M.D.
Ramamohana R. Kancherla is a Hematology & Oncology specialist based in Poughkeepsie, NY with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ramamohana R. Kancherla, M.D. has been part of the Poughkeepsie medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (class of 1992), he has been practicing for over 34 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
19 Baker Ave Suite 100, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1359
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202372.77/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better9.76%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+4.7 pts)
9.76% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better66.3%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-16.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,082
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
117
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
338
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $755k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Ischemic Heart 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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — 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 (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$27 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Ramamohana R. Kancherla's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
Suny Downstate Health Sciences University
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
Taxonomy: 207RH0003X
Education & Training
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 1992)
Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Ramamohana R. Kancherla
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ramamohana R. Kancherla for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Poughkeepsie 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 Ramamohana R. Kancherla
NPI records show Dr. Kancherla as active with telehealth listed in Poughkeepsie, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (845) 454-1942.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
19 Baker Ave Suite 100, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1359
Mailing Address
19 Baker Ave Suite 100, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1359
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