Ruchi Thanawala, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Ruchi Thanawala is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Springfield, MA with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ruchi Thanawala, MD specializes in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery), serving patients in Springfield, MA in group practice. She has been in practice for 18+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 97.83/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 97% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1359dNPPES updated 2022-09-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
Baystate Medical Center 759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01199-0001
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 97% of doctors in Massachusetts on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202397.83/100
Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.2 pts)
Top 3% of MIPS-scored doctors in MassachusettsHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
65
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePercentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.
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 Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — 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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$16.5k received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Ruchi Thanawala's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 1, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Mailing address
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239-3098
Differs from practice location
Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Ruchi Thanawala
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ruchi Thanawala for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Springfield 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 Ruchi Thanawala
Dr. Thanawala is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Springfield, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (413) 794-0000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ruchi Thanawala
Practice Location
Baystate Medical Center 759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01199-0001
Mailing Address
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239-3098
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