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2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1891772281 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Ramesh Kanuru, M.D.
Anesthesiology Physician in Highland, Indiana.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 56,432 in Anesthesiology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
527
Medicare Part D claims · 162 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
100/100
▲ 17 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$101.27
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ramesh Kanuru, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 100/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 527 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 100/100
- MIPS score · +17 vs avg
- 527
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- 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.
Ramesh Kanuru, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
100 Top 7% higher than 93% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Ramesh Kanuru, M.D. sits
This provider among anesthesiology physician peers
Across the 1,666 anesthesiology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Ramesh Kanuru, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 51% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 94% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one anesthesiology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Ramesh Kanuru, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Ramesh Kanuru, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Ramesh Kanuru, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Anesthesiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
527 39% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
100/100 16.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Indiana
How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Ramesh Kanuru, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Anesthesiology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 100/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) - 100/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Ramesh Kanuru, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Anesthesiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3445 RIDGE RD, Highland, IN, 46322, with a listed phone of (219) 838-1100. NPI 1891772281 was issued on 12/27/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 527 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 162 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K in drug spend, split 5% brand-name and 95% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 60.5%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 100/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,432 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1891772281 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Anesthesiology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/27/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
100
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
100
Quality
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ramesh Kanuru, 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.
Ramesh P Kanuru M D Inc
Highland, IN
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 Ramesh Kanuru, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$101
Largest payer
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
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
Ramesh Kanuru, M.D. - brand share 5.0%
Anesthesiology Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 527 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.
527
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
162
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 553
- Total Day Supply
- 13,820
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $15K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $18K
- Opioid Claims
- 319 (60.5% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.51
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ramesh Kanuru, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
155 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
66 claims
- Diazepam 41
Diazepam
41 claims
- Tizanidine Hcl 39
Tizanidine Hcl
39 claims
- Buprenorphine 36
Buprenorphine
36 claims
- Morphine Sulfate Er 22
Morphine Sulfate Er
22 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 21
Tramadol Hcl
21 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl 19
Duloxetine Hcl
19 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 155 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 66 |
| Diazepam | 41 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 39 |
| Buprenorphine | 36 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 22 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 21 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 19 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 17 |
| Gabapentin | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Anesthesiology Physician Overview
How Ramesh Kanuru, M.D. fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.
56,432
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider
Ramesh Kanuru, M.D.'s 527 claims are below the specialty average of 860.
Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in Indiana
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Indiana, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kanuru.
Dr. Kashif Abdul-Rahman
MD
Anderson, IN
Dr. Ahsraf Abou El Ezz
MD
Anderson, IN
Dr. Michael Acquaviva
MD
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Yonas Adal
MD
Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Andrew Adams
MD
Indianapolis, IN
Compare Anesthesiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ramesh Kanuru, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Ramesh Kanuru, M.D. specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in Highland, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Ramesh Kanuru, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ramesh Kanuru, M.D. wrote 527 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 162 beneficiaries.
What is Ramesh Kanuru, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Ramesh Kanuru, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 100/100 (Quality: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Ramesh Kanuru, M.D. located? ▼
Ramesh Kanuru, M.D. is located at 3445 RIDGE RD, Highland, IN, 46322. Phone: (219) 838-1100.
What is Ramesh Kanuru, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Ramesh Kanuru, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891772281, issued on 12/27/2005.
Does Ramesh Kanuru, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ramesh Kanuru, M.D.'s prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $15K in brand drug costs.
Does Ramesh Kanuru, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Ramesh Kanuru, M.D. had 319 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 60.5%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 56,432 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ramesh Kanuru, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ramesh Kanuru, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Diazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ramesh Kanuru, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Ramesh Kanuru, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 527 Part D claims and 162 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ramesh Kanuru, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Ramesh Kanuru, M.D.'s NPI is 1891772281 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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