DR. RAMESH KUMAR TENTU MBBS
NPI 1376898098
Hospitalist in Virginia, MN

Active since July 18, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1101 9TH ST N, ESSENTIA HEALTH VIRGINIA CLINIC, VIRGINIA, MN 55792(218) 741-0150 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 17, 2025, Dec 7, 2015, Nov 27, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Ramesh Kumar Tentu Mbbs NPPES

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

DR. RAMESH KUMAR TENTU MBBS (NPI 1376898098) is an individual hospitalist provider in Virginia, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (59028) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Centracare - Redwood, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376898098
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RAMESH KUMAR TENTUCredential: MBBS
Location Address1101 9TH ST N, ESSENTIA HEALTH VIRGINIA CLINICVirginia, MN 55792-2329
Mailing Address1101 9th St N, Essentia Health Virginia ClinicVirginia, MN 55792-2329 · (218) 741-0150
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2025
NPI 1376898098 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in MN · 59028
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 125.062171 (IL), 59028 (MN)
1101 9TH ST N, Virginia, MN 55792

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. Ramesh Kumar Tentu Mbbs 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 ID6002056942
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150709001632, I20180814000448
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
2,487 services315 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
267 services251 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
56 services30 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
46 services46 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Centracare - Redwood

Critical Access Hospitals · Redwood Falls, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number241351
Location101 Caring WayRedwood Falls, MN 56283 · Redwood County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St David's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450431
Location919 E 32nd StAustin, TX 78705 · Travis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Round Rock Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Round Rock, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450718
Location2400 Round Rock AveRound Rock, TX 78681 · Williamson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension Seton Williamson

Acute Care Hospitals · Round Rock, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670041
Location201 Seton ParkwayRound Rock, TX 78664 · Williamson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 55792 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
$127.61 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $31.90 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.61 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $24.65 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
98%140 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers25 claims25 services$17.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers30 claims30 services$88.53 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 20

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

Family Medicine
1101 9TH ST N
VIRGINIA, MN 55792
Dermatology
1101 9TH ST N
VIRGINIA, MN 55792
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1101 9TH ST N
VIRGINIA, MN 55792
Audiologist
1101 9TH ST N
VIRGINIA, MN 55792
Surgery
1101 9TH ST N
VIRGINIA, MN 55792
Surgery
1101 9TH ST N
VIRGINIA, MN 55792
Family Medicine
1101 9TH ST N
VIRGINIA, MN 55792
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1101 9TH ST N, DULUTH CLINIC-VIRGINIA
VIRGINIA, MN 55792

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 Ramesh Kumar Tentu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ramesh Kumar Tentu is 1376898098. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2012.

Where is Ramesh Kumar Tentu located?

Ramesh Kumar Tentu practices at 1101 9th St N Essentia Health Virginia Clinic, Virginia, MN 55792. The listed phone number is (218) 741-0150.

What is Ramesh Kumar Tentu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Ramesh Kumar Tentu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ramesh Kumar Tentu 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 Ramesh Kumar Tentu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Medica list Ramesh Kumar Tentu 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 Ramesh Kumar Tentu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ramesh Kumar Tentu is affiliated with Centracare - Redwood, St David's Medical Center, Round Rock Medical Center and Ascension Seton Williamson.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ramesh Kumar Tentu was last updated on June 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.