Ramesh Kaul, MD, FCCP, MS

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(724) 657-5285New Castle, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Ramesh Kaul, MD, FCCP, MS has practiced internal medicine for 49+ years, working in independent practice. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 49 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 48% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 228 Internal Medicine providers in PASee all Internal Medicine in New Castle49+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 621dNPPES updated 2024-08-22 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2602 Wilmington Rd Suite 102, New Castle, PA 16105-1537

Fax: (724) 657-6714
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

10.74/100

Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-72.9 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.67%

Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Pennsylvania

0.67% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

66.9%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-15.9 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

266

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

677

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

11,265

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2.68M

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

COPD
Higher than avg (+50%)70%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+50%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+4%)53%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+14%)48%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+14%)46%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
45%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+10%)44%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$409 received from industry

19 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Ramesh Kaul's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Aug 21, 2024

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 49 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease in New CastleAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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

Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Ramesh Kaul

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Ramesh Kaul for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to New Castle 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 Ramesh Kaul

NPI records show Dr. Kaul as active with telehealth listed in New Castle, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (724) 657-5285.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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