Quick answers
- Does Rama B. Raju accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rama B. Raju 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 Rama B. Raju see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 232 Original Medicare patients and 2,800 services for Rama B. Raju. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rama B. Raju's NPI number?
- 1609957000. 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 Rama B. Raju, 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 | 232 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,800 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 82 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)1,496 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)673 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes (99307)109 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)84 services
- Initial nursing facility care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99304)68 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%
- Diabetes71%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia63%
- Ischemic heart disease60%
- Arthritis59%
Practice locations
Addresses where Rama B. Raju is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10017 23rd AveEast Elmhurst, NY 11369 (718) 205‑8100
- 1060 Broadway, Suite 100Menands, NY 12204 (248) 369‑3315
- 2938 Far Rockaway BlvdFar Rockaway, NY 11691 (718) 471‑2600
- 60 Merrick AveEast Meadow, NY 11554 (516) 222‑9300
- 961 Front StUniondale, NY 11553 (516) 481‑2232
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rama B. Raju as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sciometrix Inc48 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in East Elmhurst
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in East Elmhurst, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sciometrix Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1975 (51 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) | 1609957000 |
| 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
- 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