Quick answers
- Does Ramakrishna R. Thondapu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ramakrishna R. Thondapu 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 Ramakrishna R. Thondapu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 350 Original Medicare patients and 962 services for Ramakrishna R. Thondapu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ramakrishna R. Thondapu's NPI number?
- 1619921103. 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 Ramakrishna R. Thondapu, 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 | 350 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 962 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)137 services
- Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level (64483)105 services
- Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance (62323)86 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)84 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)71 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%
- Arthritis65%
- Diabetes41%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ramakrishna R. Thondapu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1390 E Yosemite Ave, Suite CMerced, CA 95340 (209) 724‑0316
- 386 W Olive Ave, Suite BMerced, CA 95348 (209) 724‑9900
- 520 W I StLos Banos, CA 93635 (209) 724‑0316
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ramakrishna R. Thondapu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Merced Anesthesiology Medical Associates2 clinicians in the group
- Pain Associates of Merced2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
- Pain Managementalso
Other anesthesiologists in Merced
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Merced, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1974 (52 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619921103 |
| 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