RAMA KUCHIPUDI MD
NPI 1295700979
Anesthesiology in Buffalo, NY
NPI Status: Active since February 17, 2006
Contact Information
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
Phone: (305) 930-2208
- Individual
- Male
- Years of Experience 28
- Anesthesiology
- Accepts Insurance
- Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
- PECOS Enrolled
About RAMA KUCHIPUDI
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Rama Kuchipudi, an anesthesiologist established in Buffalo, New York with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology and more than 28 years of experience. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1295700979 assigned on February 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207L00000X with license number 319929 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated January 2025. The organization operates as a single speciality business group with one or more individual providers who practice the same area of specialization.
- NPI
- 1295700979
- Provider Name
- RAMA KUCHIPUDI MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 100 HIGH ST BUFFALO, NY 14203
- Location Phone
- (305) 930-2208
- Mailing Address
- 2520 NE 12TH ST POMPANO BEACH, FL 33062
- Mailing Phone
- (305) 930-2208
- Medical School Name
- OTHER
- Graduation Year
- 1998
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 02-17-2006
- Last Update Date
- 01-22-2025
- Code Navigator
An anesthesiologist like Rama Kuchipudi manages the care of surgical patients and pain relief through drug administration that reduces or eliminates pain during an operation, medical procedure or during labor and delivery of babies. During surgical procedures anesthesiologists are responsible for adjusting the amount of anesthetic, monitoring the patient's heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure and breathing.
Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 2736 NE 14th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
(480) 939-0616 - 855 N Westhaven Dr
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 303-8700
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Anesthesiology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207L00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 319929
- License State
- NY
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207L00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Anesthesiology | 2310 (WI) |
| 2 | 207L00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Anesthesiology | ME153668 (FL) |
| 3 | 207LP2900X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Anesthesiology | 036108254 (IL) |
Group Taxonomy 193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP
This provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Anthem Bronze Pathway HMO 7450 for HSA - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway HMO 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway HMO 9200 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Bronze Pathway HMO 9200 Adult Dental & Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Catastrophic Pathway HMO 9200 - HMO
- Anthem Gold Pathway HMO 1500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway HMO 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway X HMO 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Silver Pathway HMO 4000 Adult Dental/Vision ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Silver Pathway HMO 5000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Anthem Silver Pathway HMO 5400 for HSA - HMO
- Anthem Silver Pathway X HMO 4000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs) - HMO
- Blue Choice Preferred Bronze PPO? 201 - PPO
- Blue Choice Preferred Bronze PPO? 701 - PPO
- Blue Choice Preferred Bronze PPO? Standard - Select Rx Copays - PPO
- Blue Choice Preferred Gold PPO? 204 - PPO
- Blue Choice Preferred Gold PPO? 901 - PPO
- Blue Choice Preferred Gold PPO? Standard - Rx Copays - PPO
- Blue Choice Preferred Security PPO? 200 - PPO
- Blue Choice Preferred Silver PPO? 203 - PPO
- Blue Choice Preferred Silver PPO? 801 - PPO
- Blue Choice Preferred Silver PPO? Standard - Select Rx Copays - PPO
- Blue Precision Bronze HMO? 205 - HMO
- Blue Precision Bronze HMO? 701 - HMO
- Blue Precision Bronze HMO? Standard - Select Rx Copays - HMO
- Blue Precision Gold HMO? 207 - HMO
- Blue Precision Gold HMO? 703 - HMO
- Blue Precision Gold HMO? Standard - Rx Copays - HMO
- Blue Precision Silver HMO? 206 - HMO
- Blue Precision Silver HMO? 704 - HMO
- Blue Precision Silver HMO? Standard - Select Rx Copays - HMO
- MyBlue Plus Bronze? 903 - POS
- Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze - MaricopaFocus Network - HMO
- Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze - Neighborhood Network - HMO
- Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze - PimaFocus Network - HMO
- Blue AdvanceHealth Gold - MaricopaFocus Network - HMO
- Blue AdvanceHealth Gold - Neighborhood Network - HMO
- Blue AdvanceHealth Gold - PimaFocus Network - HMO
- Blue AdvanceHealth Silver - MaricopaFocus Network - HMO
- Blue AdvanceHealth Silver - Neighborhood Network - HMO
- Blue AdvanceHealth Silver - PimaFocus Network - HMO
- Blue EverydayHealth Gold - MaricopaFocus Network - HMO
- Blue EverydayHealth Gold - Neighborhood Network - HMO
- Blue EverydayHealth Gold - PimaFocus Network - HMO
- Blue EverydayHealth Silver - MaricopaFocus Network - HMO
- Blue EverydayHealth Silver - Neighborhood Network - HMO
- Blue EverydayHealth Silver - PimaFocus Network - HMO
- Blue Portfolio HSA Bronze - MaricopaFocus Network - HMO
- Blue Portfolio HSA Bronze - Neighborhood Network - HMO
- Blue Portfolio HSA Bronze - PimaFocus Network - HMO
- Blue Portfolio HSA Gold - Statewide PPO Network - PPO
- Blue PPO PremierHealth Silver - Statewide PPO Network - PPO
- Moda Health Affinity Bronze 7750 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Bronze 9000 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Bronze HDHP 7500 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Gold 1000 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Gold 1500 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Gold 250 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Silver 3000 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Silver 3400 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Silver 4500 - EPO
- Moda Health Affinity Silver 6000 - EPO
- Moda Health Oregon Standard Bronze Affinity - EPO
- Moda Health Oregon Standard Gold Affinity - EPO
- Moda Health Oregon Standard Silver Affinity - EPO
- Moda Select Bronze 8700 ($0 Virtual Urgent Care through CirrusMD) - EPO
- Moda Select Bronze HDHP 7500 - EPO
- Moda Select Gold 1000 ($0 Virtual Urgent Care through CirrusMD) - EPO
- Moda Select Gold 1800 ($0 Virtual Urgent Care through CirrusMD) - EPO
- Moda Select Silver 3500 ($0 Virtual Urgent Care through CirrusMD) - EPO
- Moda Select Silver 4800 ($0 Virtual Urgent Care through CirrusMD) - EPO
- Moda Select Silver 6400 ($0 Virtual Urgent Care through CirrusMD) - EPO
- Gold 1 - HMO
- Gold 1 with Adult Vision Services - HMO
- Gold 8 - HMO
- Silver 1 - HMO
- Silver 1 with Adult Vision Services - HMO
- Silver 12 with First 4 Primary Care Visits Free - HMO
- Silver 8 - HMO
- Bronze Classic 4700 - HMO
- Bronze Classic 4700 (Select) - HMO
- Bronze Classic PCP Saver Plus Rx Copay (Select) - HMO
- Bronze Classic Standard - HMO
- Bronze Classic Standard (Choice) - HMO
- Bronze Classic Standard (Select) - HMO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - HMO
- Gold Classic - HMO
- Gold Classic Standard - HMO
- Gold Classic Standard (Choice) - HMO
- Gold Classic Standard (Select) - HMO
- Secure - HMO
- Secure (Choice) - HMO
- Silver Classic Standard - HMO
- Silver Classic Standard (Choice) - HMO
- Silver Classic Standard (Select) - HMO
- Silver Elite Saver Plus - HMO
- Silver Elite Saver Plus Rx Copay (Select) - HMO
- Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM - HMO
- Silver Simple Diabetes (Choice) - HMO
- Bronze Classic 4700 - EPO
- Bronze Classic 4700 | MercyOne - EPO
- Bronze Classic Standard - EPO
- Bronze Classic Standard | MercyOne - EPO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - EPO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | MercyOne - EPO
- Gold Classic Standard - EPO
- Gold Classic Standard | MercyOne - EPO
- Gold Elite - EPO
- Gold Elite | MercyOne - EPO
- Secure - EPO
- Secure | MercyOne - EPO
- Silver Classic - EPO
- Silver Classic | MercyOne - EPO
- Silver Classic Standard - EPO
- Silver Classic Standard | MercyOne - EPO
- Silver Simple Diabetes - EPO
- Silver Simple Diabetes | MercyOne - EPO
- Silver Simple PCP Saver - EPO
- Silver Simple PCP Saver | MercyOne - EPO
- Bronze Classic 4700 - EPO
- Bronze Classic Standard - EPO
- Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus - EPO
- Gold Classic Standard - EPO
- Gold Elite - EPO
- Gold Elite Saver Plus - EPO
- Secure - EPO
- Silver Classic Standard - EPO
- Silver Elite - EPO
- Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM - EPO
- Silver Simple Diabetes - EPO
- Silver Simple PCP Saver - EPO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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Additional Identifiers
The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.
| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0004930110 | OTHER (01) | IL | BCBS |
| 111282 | OTHER (01) | IL | HEALTH PARTNERS |
| P00045772 | OTHER (01) | IL | RAILROAD MEDICARE |
| 100229430 | MEDICAID (05) | WI |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Rama Kuchipudi is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.
Rama Kuchipudi is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
PECOS PAC ID: 42287864
What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.PECOS Enrollment ID: I20040913000303, I20230202000118, I20230328002891, I20230807003217
What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes
What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Anesthesia for lens surgery
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
This service was performed 55 times for 46 patientsAnesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsUltrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
This service was performed 14 times for 14 patientsFind Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges
Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.
Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Rama Kuchipudi is affiliated with the following medical facilities:
| Hospital Name | Address | Phone | Hospital Type | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KALEIDA HEALTH | 100 HIGH STREET BUFFALO, NY 14210 | (716) 859-8620 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER | 830 WASHINGTON STREET WATERTOWN, NY 13601 | (315) 785-4121 | Acute Care Hospitals | |
| SKY LAKES MEDICAL CENTER | 2865 DAGGETT AVENUE KLAMATH FALLS, OR 97601 | (541) 274-6150 | Acute Care Hospitals |
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
| Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 9 |
| Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 18 | 5 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 14 | |
| Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
| 2 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 4 + 0 + 0 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 61 | |||||||||
| Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
| 70 - 61 = 9 | 9 | ||||||||
The NPI number 1295700979 is valid because the calculated check digit 9 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
MRS. KRISTEN M SALVAMOSER RPA
Physician Assistant
(Medical)
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
A NORMAN LEWIN M.D.
Specialist
100 HIGH ST
C3
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
DR. SONYA S. NOOR M.D.
Surgery
(Vascular Surgery)
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
BIANCA WEINSTOCK GUTTMAN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
(Neurology)
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
MARGARET UMHAUER MD
Nurse Practitioner
(Adult Health)
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
THEODORE C ONDRACEK MD
Pathology
(Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
JUDITH SUTIN MD
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
JANET SHUCARD MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
(Neurology)
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
LIONEL SIFONTES MD
Internal Medicine
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
AMY SANDS MD
Pathology
(Hematology)
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
REID HEFFNER MD
Pathology
(Neuropathology)
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO GENERAL HOSPITAL
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
THOMAS GUTTUSO MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
(Neurology)
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO GENERAL HOSPITAL
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
ROBYN LOEHFELM PA
Physician Assistant
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
MARGARET W. PAROSKI MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
(Neurology)
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
PETER TONY OSTROW MD
Pathology
(Neuropathology)
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
ARTHUR E. ORLICK MD
Internal Medicine
(Cardiovascular Disease)
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
ABDUR KHAN MD
Pathology
(Anatomic Pathology)
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO GENERAL HOSPITAL
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
RICHARD KRAUSE MD
Emergency Medicine
100 HIGH ST
ROMM A 143
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
ANN STACK STEINWALD NP
Nurse Practitioner
(Critical Care Medicine)
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
BRENDA FIX NP
Nurse Practitioner
(Critical Care Medicine)
100 HIGH ST
BUFFALO, NY
ZIP 14203
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1295700979, enumerated as an "individual" on February 17, 2006.
The provider is located at 100 HIGH ST BUFFALO, NY 14203 and the phone number is (305) 930-2208.
Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
Rama Kuchipudi is affiliated with: KALEIDA HEALTH, SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER and SKY LAKES MEDICAL CENTER.
