Quick answers
- Does Ramanath B. Dukkipati accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Ramanath B. Dukkipati may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ramanath B. Dukkipati see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 400 Original Medicare patients and 1,915 services for Ramanath B. Dukkipati. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ramanath B. Dukkipati's NPI number?
- 1457570376. 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 Ramanath B. Dukkipati, 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 | 400 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,915 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)472 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)469 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)380 services
- Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)137 services
- Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (90935)124 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes70%
- Ischemic heart disease58%
- Heart failure53%
Hospitals where Ramanath B. Dukkipati works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ramanath B. Dukkipati 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.
- Lac/Harbor-Ucla Medical CenterTorrance, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050376
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Community HospitalLos Angeles, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050779
- Mission Community HospitalPanorama City, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050704
- Northridge Hospital Medical CenterNorthridge, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050116
- UCLA West Valley Medical CenterWest Hills, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050481
Practice locations
Addresses where Ramanath B. Dukkipati is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 18531 Roscoe Blvd, Suite 206Northridge, CA 91324 (818) 993‑5600
- 18546 Roscoe Blvd, Suite 110Northridge, CA 91324 (818) 993‑5600
- 20911 Earl St, Suite 180Torrance, CA 90503 (310) 370‑7277
- 3816 Woodruff AveLong Beach, CA 90808
- 7230 Medical Ctr Dr, Suite 305West Hills, CA 91307 (818) 993‑5600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ramanath B. Dukkipati as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Prohealth Partners, a Medical Group239 clinicians in the group
- Kidney and Hypertension Consultants2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Northridge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Northridge, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Prohealth Partners, a Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457570376 |
| 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