Vidyashankar Ramaswamy Ponnathpur, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Vidyashankar Ramaswamy Ponnathpur, MD has practiced internal medicine for 34+ years, working in group practice. He has been in practice for 34+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 95.64/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 44% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Federal MIPS score higher than 85% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 243dNPPES updated 2025-09-05 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
235 E Brown St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 85% of doctors in Pennsylvania on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202395.64/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12 pts)
Better than 85% of MIPS-scored doctors in PennsylvaniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.5%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
2,096
Unique beneficiaries
Very high volumePrescription Recipients
740
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,576
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $739k
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.
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%Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — 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 (+11%) — 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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$18.5k received from industry
31 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Vidyashankar Ramaswamy Ponnathpur's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 4, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Mailing address
235 E Brown St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-3013
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Vidyashankar Ramaswamy Ponnathpur
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vidyashankar Ramaswamy Ponnathpur for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to East Stroudsburg 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 Vidyashankar Ramaswamy Ponnathpur
Dr. Ponnathpur is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in East Stroudsburg, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (272) 212-4000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
235 E Brown St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Mailing Address
235 E Brown St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-3013
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