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Neurosurgery

Pranatartiharan Ramachandran, MD

Works at hospitals in Frankfort, KY · Lexington, KY · Kentucky

Summary

Dr. Pranatartiharan Ramachandran, MD is a neurosurgeon at 740 S Limestone St, Lexington, KY 40508. Phone: (859) 257-8562. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Pranatartiharan Ramachandran had 53 Original Medicare patients and 73 services. NPI 1801088711. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Pranatartiharan Ramachandran, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Pranatartiharan Ramachandran accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Pranatartiharan Ramachandran 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 Pranatartiharan Ramachandran see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 53 Original Medicare patients and 73 services for Pranatartiharan Ramachandran. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Pranatartiharan Ramachandran's NPI number?
1801088711. 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 Pranatartiharan Ramachandran, 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 patients53
Services billed to Medicare73
Different services or procedures21
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)16 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • High cholesterol74%
  • Depression47%
  • Anxiety45%
  • Diabetes40%

Hospitals where Pranatartiharan Ramachandran works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Pranatartiharan Ramachandran 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Pranatartiharan Ramachandran is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Pranatartiharan Ramachandran as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc967 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurosurgeons in Lexington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, KY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1801088711
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians