Ravi Kumar Paluri, MD

Hematology & Oncology

Internal Medicine

Ravi Kumar Paluri is a Hematology & Oncology specialist based in Winston Salem, NC with over 17 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(336) 716-2255Winston Salem, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q3 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Ravi Kumar Paluri, MD has been part of the Winston Salem medical community since 2009 in group practice. With 17+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Winston Salem area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 49% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 95 Internal Medicine providers in NCSee all Internal Medicine in Winston Salem17+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 2221dNPPES updated 2020-07-17 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157-1900

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

11.63%

North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+6.5 pts)

11.63% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

87.4%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.6 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in North Carolina

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

Medicare Patients

81

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

56

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

215

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $93k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.

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 Cancer.

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-1%)69%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+35%)56%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+6%)40%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+3%)37%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-16%)33%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+1%)31%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
28%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$39.1k received from industry

24 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Ravi Kumar Paluri's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.35 / 1.00

Below-average vulnerability

He 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.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jul 16, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 17 years in practice

    Experienced

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

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

619 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 35249-1900

Differs from practice location

Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Ravi Kumar Paluri

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Ravi Kumar Paluri for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Winston Salem 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 Ravi Kumar Paluri

NPI records show Dr. Paluri as active with telehealth listed in Winston Salem, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (336) 716-2255.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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