Quick answers
- Does Paramesh B. Ramadugu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paramesh B. Ramadugu 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 Paramesh B. Ramadugu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 696 Original Medicare patients and 3,319 services for Paramesh B. Ramadugu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paramesh B. Ramadugu's NPI number?
- 1871563858. 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 Paramesh B. Ramadugu, 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 | 696 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,319 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Dialysis services, per day, less than full month service (20 years or older) (90970)594 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)493 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)427 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)385 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)162 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%
- Diabetes54%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
Hospitals where Paramesh B. Ramadugu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paramesh B. Ramadugu 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.
- Compass Memorial HealthcareMarengo, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161317
- Jones Regional Medical CenterAnamosa, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161306
- St Lukes HospitalCedar Rapids, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160045
- University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center DownIowa City, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160029
- University of Iowa Hospital & ClinicsIowa City, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160058
Practice locations
Addresses where Paramesh B. Ramadugu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4480 Utica Ridge Rd, Suite 2230Bettendorf, IA 52722 (563) 742‑5150
- 500 E Market St, University of Iowa Health Care Medical CentIowa City, IA 52245 (319) 339‑0300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paramesh B. Ramadugu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- State University of Iowa1,897 clinicians in the group
- Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation1,246 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Hospitalistalso
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Iowa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Iowa — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in State University of Iowa
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871563858 |
| 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