DR. VENDHAN RAMANUJAM M.D.
NPI 1275913949
Anesthesiology in Providence, RI

Q: What is Vendhan Ramanujam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vendhan Ramanujam is 1275913949. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2015.

Q: What is Vendhan Ramanujam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vendhan Ramanujam was last updated on August 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since June 08, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

593 EDDY ST, PROVIDENCE, RI 02903(401) 444-5172 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 6, 2026, Jun 29, 2020, Jun 23, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Vendhan Ramanujam M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VENDHAN RAMANUJAM M.D. (NPI 1275913949) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Providence, Rhode Island, licensed in Rhode Island (MD17010) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Providence.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275913949

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. VENDHAN RAMANUJAMCredential: M.D.

Location Address593 EDDY STProvidence, RI 02903-4923

Mailing Address117 Ellenfield St Ste 101Providence, RI 02905-4541 · (401) 444-6779

Phone(401) 444-5172

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateJune 8, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 6, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 6, 2026

✔ NPI 1275913949 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in RI · MD17010

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

593 EDDY ST, Providence, RI 02903

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1101 Dudley StProvidence, RI 02905-2401 · Phone (401) 274-1122 · Fax (401) 453-7666

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Vendhan Ramanujam 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 ID7618205816

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200729000602

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Vendhan Ramanujam reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lifespan Physician Group, Inc.

Same address

Anesthesiology

593 EDDY ST
Providence, RI 02903

Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
112 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1053782466 (401) 444-5172

Affinity Physicians LLC

0.2 mi

Anesthesiology

101 DUDLEY STREET, WIH DEPT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
Providence, RI 02905

Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
984 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1053038471 (401) 274-1122

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 9

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.

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.

34 services33 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

33 services33 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450

This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.

25 services25 patients

Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214

Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.

24 services24 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

20 services20 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone 01230

Anesthesia for a procedure on the upper 2/3rd of the thigh bone involves administering medication to numb the area or make you unconscious, ensuring you don't feel pain during the operation. It's a safe and routine part of surgical procedures.

20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Rhode Island Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipTribal

CMS Certification Number410007

Location593 Eddy StreetProvidence, RI 02903 · Providence County

Emergency services

The Miriam Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RI

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number410012

Location164 Summit AvenueProvidence, RI 02906 · Providence County

Emergency services

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.

DR. KEITH-AUSTIN SCARFO D.O.

Anesthesiology

593 EDDY ST, APC 6
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 444-3777

AILEEN HSUEH

Surgery

593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 444-8450

RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL

General Acute Care Hospital

593 EDDY ST, MAIN 4
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 444-7585

DR. GA HIE NAM M.D.

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)

593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 444-5057

EUGENIE ATALLAH

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 606-2645

BRET CAULFIELD

Physician Assistant

593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 444-4000

JUNG HO GONG

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 793-2695

FANNY HUANG MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

593 EDDY ST
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Providence County (401) 444-4741

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 Vendhan Ramanujam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vendhan Ramanujam is 1275913949. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2015.

Where is Vendhan Ramanujam located?

Vendhan Ramanujam practices at 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903. The listed phone number is (401) 444-5172.

What is Vendhan Ramanujam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Vendhan Ramanujam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vendhan Ramanujam 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Vendhan Ramanujam's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vendhan Ramanujam reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Lifespan Physician Group, Inc. (Providence, RI) and Affinity Physicians LLC (Providence, RI). Each 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 Vendhan Ramanujam's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Vendhan Ramanujam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vendhan Ramanujam is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vendhan Ramanujam was last updated on August 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.