Quick answers
- Does Ramesh S. Veeragandham accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ramesh S. Veeragandham 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 Ramesh S. Veeragandham see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 318 Original Medicare patients and 948 services for Ramesh S. Veeragandham. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ramesh S. Veeragandham's NPI number?
- 1710972427. 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 Ramesh S. Veeragandham, 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 | 318 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 948 |
| Different services or procedures | 129 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)132 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)132 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)120 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)111 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)50 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 disease62%
- Arthritis47%
- Chronic kidney disease43%
- Atrial fibrillation43%
Hospitals where Ramesh S. Veeragandham works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ramesh S. Veeragandham 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.
- John Muir Medical Center - Concord CampusConcord, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050496
- John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek CampusWalnut Creek, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050180
- San Ramon Regional Medical CenterSan Ramon, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050689
- Sutter Delta Medical CenterAntioch, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050523
Practice locations
Addresses where Ramesh S. Veeragandham is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1320 El Capitan Dr, Suite 120Danville, CA 94526 (925) 676‑2600
- 3288 Moanalua RdHonolulu, HI 96819 (808) 432‑0000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ramesh S. Veeragandham as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hawaii Permanente Medical Group Inc704 clinicians in the group
- East Bay Cardiovascular and Thoracic Associates Inc17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Cardiac Surgeryprimary
- Thoracic Surgeryalso
- Vascular Surgeryalso
Other cardiac surgeons in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hawaii Permanente Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710972427 |
| 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