DR. NALINI RAM M.D.
NPI 1265485064
Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism in Houston, TX

Active since May 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 873-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 1, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Nalini Ram M.d. NPPES

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

DR. NALINI RAM M.D. (NPI 1265485064) is an individual endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L9383) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Health System, and is a graduate of Other (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265485064
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RE0101X
Provider Legal NameDR. NALINI RAMCredential: M.D.
Location Address1504 TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77030-1608
Mailing Address1 Baylor Plz # 2gr900Houston, TX 77030-3411 · (713) 798-1750
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateMay 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 1, 2024
NPPES CertifiedNovember 1, 2024
NPI 1265485064 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RE0101X
License Licensed in TX · L9383
Definition
An internist who concentrates on disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary diseases and menstrual and sexual problems.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License L9383 (TX)
1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Ramaswami Nalini M.d.

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid166942602TX
Medicaid166942603TX

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Nalini Ram M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3375515927
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040812000818
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450289
Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

84.05/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.49
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.39

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Internal Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP, EMERGENCY CENTER
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Nalini Ram's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nalini Ram is 1265485064. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Ramaswami Nalini M.D..

Where is Nalini Ram located?

Nalini Ram practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 873-2000.

What is Nalini Ram's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, with taxonomy code 207RE0101X.

Is Nalini Ram enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nalini Ram is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Nalini Ram accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Molina Healthcare list Nalini Ram as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Nalini Ram affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nalini Ram is affiliated with Harris Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nalini Ram was last updated on November 1, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 months 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.