2026 NPPES data Plastic Surgery Physician NPI 1922172980 M.D.
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RAM KALUS, M.D.

Plastic Surgery Physician in MOUNT PLEASANT, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
26
Medicare Part D claims · 11 beneficiaries · Plastic Surgery Physician avg: 84
Industry payments
$1.8K
34 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RAM KALUS, M.D. is a Plastic Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MOUNT PLEASANT, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 26 claims across 11 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $1.8K across 34 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RAM KALUS, M.D. filed 26 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MOUNT PLEASANT, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RAM KALUS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RAM KALUS, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/20/2006

NPI 1922172980

Primary specialty

Plastic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

5,316 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

26 69% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 84

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Plastic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Plastic Surgery Physician share within South Carolina

1. Plastic Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Plastic Surgery Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Plastic Surgery Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Plastic Surgery Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Plastic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Plastic Surgery Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

RAM KALUS, M.D. is a Plastic Surgery Physician provider practicing in MOUNT PLEASANT, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1922172980. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

RAM KALUS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 578 LONE TREE DR, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC, 29464, with a listed phone of (843) 881-3881. NPI 1922172980 was issued on 11/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KALUS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 26 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 11 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $496 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Plastic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,316 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 84 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

578 LONE TREE DR
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464

Provider Details

NPI 1922172980
Specialty Plastic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/20/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RAM KALUS, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

PLASTIC SURGERY OF THE CAROLINAS PA
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for RAM KALUS, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.8K

Largest payer

Stryker Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

26
Total Claims
$496
Total Drug Cost
11
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
26
Total Day Supply
426
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$496

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.87

Plastic Surgery Physician Overview

How RAM KALUS, M.D. fits within the Plastic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

5,316
Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in US
52
States with Plastic Surgery Physician
84
Avg Claims per Provider

RAM KALUS, M.D.'s 26 claims are below the specialty average of 84.

Nearby Plastic Surgery Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as KALUS.

Compare Plastic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAM KALUS, M.D.'s specialty?
RAM KALUS, M.D. specializes in Plastic Surgery Physician and practices in MOUNT PLEASANT, South Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does RAM KALUS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAM KALUS, M.D. wrote 26 Medicare Part D claims totaling $496 in drug costs for 11 beneficiaries.
Where is RAM KALUS, M.D. located?
RAM KALUS, M.D. is located at 578 LONE TREE DR, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC, 29464. Phone: (843) 881-3881.
What is RAM KALUS, M.D.'s NPI number?
RAM KALUS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922172980, issued on 11/20/2006.
How many Plastic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 5,316 Plastic Surgery Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Plastic Surgery Physician provider writes 84 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does RAM KALUS, M.D. accept Medicare?
RAM KALUS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 26 Part D claims and 11 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAM KALUS, M.D.'s credentials?
RAM KALUS, M.D.'s NPI is 1922172980 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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