Raman Saharan, M.D
Raman Saharan, M.D practices as part of a group hospitalist practice in Monroe, LA. He has been in practice for 26+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 31% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 541dNPPES updated 2024-11-11 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
309 Jackson St, Monroe, LA 71201-7407
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.38%
Louisiana avg: 5.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.7 pts)
2.38% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
369
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
156
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
630
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $70k
Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — 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 (+25%) — 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 (+36%) — 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 (+20%) — 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 (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$27 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Raman Saharan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 10, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
26 years in practice
Experienced
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Taxonomy: 208M00000X
Mailing address
5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816-6038
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospitalist Care With Raman Saharan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Raman Saharan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Monroe 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 Raman Saharan
Dr. Saharan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Monroe, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (318) 966-4541.
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 Raman Saharan
Practice Location
309 Jackson St, Monroe, LA 71201-7407
Mailing Address
5959 S Sherwood Forest Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816-6038
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