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RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD

Urology Physician in SAINT CHARLES, Missouri. 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
607
Medicare Part D claims · 239 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$53.67
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD filed 607 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Urology Physician in SAINT CHARLES, Missouri, prescribing 97% generic.

607
Part D claims, 2023
97%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

607 Top 31% higher than 69% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). This entry sits in this band. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/14/2006

NPI 1548286768

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

607 53% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Urology Physician share within Missouri

1. Urology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Urology Physician share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Urology 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).

RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD is a Urology Physician provider practicing in SAINT CHARLES, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1548286768. 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.

RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 400 1ST CAPITOL DR STE 301, SAINT CHARLES, MO, 63301, with a listed phone of (636) 669-3080. NPI 1548286768 was issued on 07/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VENKATESH 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 607 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 239 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.3%. 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.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 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

400 1ST CAPITOL DR STE 301
SAINT CHARLES, MO 63301

Provider Details

NPI 1548286768
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/14/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD 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.

MERCY CLINIC SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITIES
SPRINGFIELD, MO
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MEDICAL SERVICES NFP
CARBONDALE, IL
ST. LUKES UROLOGY, LLC
CHESTERFIELD, MO

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 RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$54

Largest payer

Calyxo, Inc.

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 607 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

607
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
239
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
938
Total Day Supply
20,930
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$9K
Opioid Claims
87 (14.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
156

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.54
Gender Split
23% female / 77% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 111, 75-84: 73, 85+: 17

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
195
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
58
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
48
Cephalexin
39
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
32
Oxybutynin Chloride
32
Oxybutynin Chloride Er
Oxybutynin Chloride
19
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
18
Solifenacin Succinate
14
Finasteride
12

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Urology Physician Overview

How RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD's 607 claims are below the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Missouri

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Missouri, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as VENKATESH.

Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD's specialty?
RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in SAINT CHARLES, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD wrote 607 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 239 beneficiaries.
Where is RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD located?
RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD is located at 400 1ST CAPITOL DR STE 301, SAINT CHARLES, MO, 63301. Phone: (636) 669-3080.
What is RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD's NPI number?
RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548286768, issued on 07/14/2006.
Does RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
Does RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD had 87 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.3%.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD accept Medicare?
RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 607 Part D claims and 239 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD's credentials?
RAMAKRISHNA VENKATESH, MD's NPI is 1548286768 with credentials MD. 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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