Semira Ramic, DO
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Semira Ramic, DO has been part of the Ames medical community since 2013 in group practice. With 13+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Ames area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 76% of reporting doctors in Iowa
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1892dNPPES updated 2021-03-01 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1015 Duff Avenue, Ames, IA 50010-3014
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.1%
Iowa avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.3 pts)
Better than 76% of reporting doctors in IowaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
477
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
241
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,492
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $655k
Percentile rankings compared against 75 reporting peers in Iowa.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$203 received from industry
9 transactions 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 Semira Ramic's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 28, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
13 years in practice
Established
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Mailing address
1215 Duff Avenue, Ames, IA 50010-3014
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Semira Ramic
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Semira Ramic for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ames 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 Semira Ramic
Dr. Ramic is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Ames, IA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (515) 239-4435.
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 Semira Ramic
Practice Location
1015 Duff Avenue, Ames, IA 50010-3014
Mailing Address
1215 Duff Avenue, Ames, IA 50010-3014
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