2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1922095165 MD
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RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD

Urology Physician in HOUSTON, Texas. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 743 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.1K
31 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD filed 2,744 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Urology Physician in HOUSTON, Texas, prescribing 90% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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 KRISHNAN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,744 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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)

RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD 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).

What does the federal data show about RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/03/2005

NPI 1922095165

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,744 114% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Urology Physician share within Texas

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

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).

RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 915 GESSNER RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77024, with a listed phone of (713) 830-9100. NPI 1922095165 was issued on 10/03/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KRISHNAN 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 2,744 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 743 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $428K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.8%. 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

915 GESSNER RD
HOUSTON, TX 77024

Provider Details

NPI 1922095165
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/03/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RAMESH KRISHNAN, 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.

MEMORIAL HERMANN MEDICAL GROUP
KATY, TX

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 KRISHNAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

COLOPLAST CORP

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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD. To verify RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 2,744 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.

2,744
Total Claims
$428K
Total Drug Cost
743
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,771
Total Day Supply
159,886
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$351K
Generic Drug Cost
$77K
Opioid Claims
103 (3.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
430

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Gender Split
17% female / 83% male
Age Distribution
<65: 28, 65-74: 329, 75-84: 314, 85+: 72

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
936
Finasteride
624
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
158
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
152
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
117
Tramadol Hcl
98
Testosterone Cypionate
96
Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro
Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Cryst
61
Gemtesa
Vibegron
59
Testosterone
57

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

Urology Physician Overview

How RAMESH KRISHNAN, 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

RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD's 2,744 claims are above the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD's specialty?
RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in HOUSTON, Texas. Credentials: MD.
How much does RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD wrote 2,744 Medicare Part D claims totaling $428K in drug costs for 743 beneficiaries.
Where is RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD located?
RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD is located at 915 GESSNER RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77024. Phone: (713) 830-9100.
What is RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD's NPI number?
RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922095165, issued on 10/03/2005.
Does RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $351K in brand drug costs.
Does RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD had 103 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.8%.
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 RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Finasteride, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD accept Medicare?
RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,744 Part D claims and 743 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD's credentials?
RAMESH KRISHNAN, MD's NPI is 1922095165 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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