Quick answers
- Does Ramanaiah Kakani accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ramanaiah Kakani 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 Ramanaiah Kakani see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,589 Original Medicare patients and 5,083 services for Ramanaiah Kakani. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ramanaiah Kakani's NPI number?
- 1255367694. 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 Ramanaiah Kakani, 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 | 2,589 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,083 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)1,031 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)610 services
- Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician (93018)465 services
- Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect (78452)454 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)452 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%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
- Arthritis49%
- Heart failure45%
- Diabetes43%
Hospitals where Ramanaiah Kakani works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ramanaiah Kakani 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.
- Sentara Albemarle Medical CenterElizabeth City, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340109
- Sentara Leigh HospitalNorfolk, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 490046
- Sentara Norfolk General HospitalNorfolk, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490007
- Sentara Princess Anne HospitalVirginia Beach, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 490119
- Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalVirginia Beach, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490057
Practice locations
Addresses where Ramanaiah Kakani is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2075 Glenn Mitchell DrVirginia Beach, VA 23456 (757) 507‑8900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ramanaiah Kakani as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sentara Medical Group1,408 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Virginia →
Other cardiologists in Virginia Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Virginia Beach, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sentara Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 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) | 1255367694 |
| 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