Quick answers
- Does Ramachandran Kuppuswamy accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ramachandran Kuppuswamy accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ramachandran Kuppuswamy see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 473 Original Medicare patients and 2,705 services for Ramachandran Kuppuswamy. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ramachandran Kuppuswamy's NPI number?
- 1043414709. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Ramachandran Kuppuswamy, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 473 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,705 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)788 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)388 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)234 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)189 services
- Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes (G0446)176 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis45%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
- Diabetes31%
- Depression31%
Hospitals where Ramachandran Kuppuswamy works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ramachandran Kuppuswamy at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Baystate Medical CenterSpringfield, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220077
- Baystate Noble HospitalWestfield, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220065
- Baystate Wing HospitalPalmer, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220030
Practice locations
Addresses where Ramachandran Kuppuswamy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 24 N Westfield StFeeding Hills, MA 01030 (413) 851‑7831
- 57 Union StWestfield, MA 01085 (413) 831‑7960
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ramachandran Kuppuswamy as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Baystate Medical Practices Inc1,369 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hospitalists in Massachusetts
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Massachusetts — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Baystate Medical Practices Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043414709 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians