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DR. RAM V PATAK M.D.
NPI 1144218488
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Northridge, CA

Active since October 11, 2005PECOS Enrolled
18546 ROSCOE BLVD STE 110, NORTHRIDGE, CA 91324(818) 993-5600(818) 775-1509 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 7, 2023, Apr 17, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Ram V Patak M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RAM V PATAK M.D. (NPI 1144218488) is an individual nephrology provider in Northridge, California, licensed in California (C39711) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144218488
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. RAM V PATAKCredential: M.D.
Location Address18546 ROSCOE BLVD STE 110Northridge, CA 91324-4667
Mailing Address18546 Roscoe Blvd Ste 110Northridge, CA 91324-4667 · (818) 993-5600 · Fax (818) 775-1509
Phone(818) 993-5600
Fax(818) 775-1509
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 17, 2020
✔ NPI 1144218488 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in CA · C39711
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
18546 ROSCOE BLVD STE 110, Northridge, CA 91324
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Other Identifiers 2

Other390000081CA · Medicare Railroad
MedicaidGR0050270CA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Ram V Patak M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ram Patak reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Kidney And Hypertension Consultants
Same address
Nephrology
18546 ROSCOE BLVD STE 110
Northridge, CA 91324
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487993176 (818) 993-5600

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
46 services32 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91324 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers11 claims420 services$0.31 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers19 claims2,850 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier12 claims1,440 services$0.89 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$17.58 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
2 suppliers18 claims28 services$12.21 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. RAMANATH DUKKIPATI M.D
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
18546 ROSCOE BLVD STE 110
NORTHRIDGE, CA 91324
Los Angeles County (818) 993-5600
KIDNEY AND HYPERTENSION CONSULTANTS
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
18546 ROSCOE BLVD STE 110
NORTHRIDGE, CA 91324
Los Angeles County (818) 993-5600

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ram Patak's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ram Patak is 1144218488. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2005.

Where is Ram Patak located?

Ram Patak practices at 18546 Roscoe Blvd Ste 110, Northridge, CA 91324. The listed phone number is (818) 993-5600.

What is Ram Patak's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Ram Patak enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ram Patak is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ram Patak's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ram Patak reassigns Medicare benefits to Kidney And Hypertension Consultants (Northridge, CA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Ram Patak's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ram Patak was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.