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RAMACHANDRA B KOLACHALAM MD
NPI 1386687010
Surgery in Novi, MI

Active since June 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
26850 PROVIDENCE PARKWAY, #460, NOVI, MI 48374(248) 662-4272 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 28, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Ramachandra B Kolachalam Md NPPES

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

RAMACHANDRA B KOLACHALAM MD (NPI 1386687010) is an individual surgery provider in Novi, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (RK060299) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield And Novi, and is a graduate of Other (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386687010
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameRAMACHANDRA B KOLACHALAMCredential: MD
Location Address26850 PROVIDENCE PARKWAY, #460Novi, MI 48374-1265
Mailing Address26850 Providence Parkway, #460Novi, MI 48374-1265 · (248) 662-4272
Phone(248) 662-4272
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 28, 2019
✔ NPI 1386687010 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · RK060299
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
26850 PROVIDENCE PARKWAY, Novi, MI 48374
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)R B Kolachalam Md

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Ramachandra B Kolachalam Md 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 ID2466521141
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080521000255
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 Ramachandra Kolachalam reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ramachandra Kolachalam, MD PC
Same address
Surgery
26850 PROVIDENCE PKWY, #460
Novi, MI 48374
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
NPI 1053599860 (586) 751-6034

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 8

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.

Management of oxygen chamber therapy 99183
Oxygen chamber therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized room or tube. It's used to treat various conditions like wounds that won't heal due to diabetes or radiation injury. In this therapy, your body's tissues get more oxygen to promote healing and fight infection.
181 services24 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.
80 services32 patients
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.
58 services18 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.
54 services44 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
23 services23 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
22 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield And Novi

Acute Care Hospitals · Southfield, MI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number230019
Location16001 W Nine Mile RdSouthfield, MI 48075 · Oakland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48374 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
$90.76 typical visit price
range $58.04 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.69 (range $14.51 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.38 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $143.49
Typical copayment $18.09 (range $4.58 – $35.87)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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…
100%153 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%1,173 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
36%45 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
7%1,208 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
96%750 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pain Assessment and Follow-Up
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older with documentation of a pain assessment using a standardized tool(s) on each visit AND documentation of a follow-up plan when pain is present
86%676 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
52%722 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
95%575 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
100%79 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
91%722 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
26%722 patients2/55-star benchmark: 79%
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

PARASKEVI ORFANOU, MD PLLC
Surgery
26850 PROVIDENCE PARKWAY, 504
NOVI, MI 48374
Oakland County (248) 662-4333
EDWARD E BARTON MD
Urology
26850 PROVIDENCE PARKWAY, STE 470
NOVI, MI 48374
Oakland County (248) 319-3000
SOHEYLA PEZESHKI MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
26850 PROVIDENCE PARKWAY, SUITE 500
NOVI, MI 48374
Oakland County (248) 662-4388
CORTNEY GIBSON D.P.T.
Physical Therapist
26850 PROVIDENCE PARKWAY, SUITE 365
NOVI, MI 48374
Oakland County (248) 380-3550
DR. MARK HNATIUK MD
Otolaryngology
26850 PROVIDENCE PARKWAY, SUITE 205
NOVI, MI 48374
Oakland County (248) 465-5314
MRS. EMILY MARIE HOFFMAN M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
26850 PROVIDENCE PARKWAY, SUITE 163
NOVI, MI 48374
Oakland County (248) 465-4190
HELENE LACOSTE MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
26850 PROVIDENCE PARKWAY, SUITE 500
NOVI, MI 48374
Oakland County (248) 662-4388
PAUL HAKIM MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
26850 PROVIDENCE PARKWAY, SUITE 500
NOVI, MI 48374
Oakland County (248) 662-4388

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 Ramachandra Kolachalam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ramachandra Kolachalam is 1386687010. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2006. The provider is also known as R B Kolachalam MD.

Where is Ramachandra Kolachalam located?

Ramachandra Kolachalam practices at 26850 Providence Parkway #460, Novi, MI 48374. The listed phone number is (248) 662-4272.

What is Ramachandra Kolachalam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Ramachandra Kolachalam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ramachandra Kolachalam 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 organization bills Medicare for Ramachandra Kolachalam's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ramachandra Kolachalam reassigns Medicare benefits to Ramachandra Kolachalam, MD PC (Novi, MI). 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 Ramachandra Kolachalam's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ramachandra Kolachalam accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list Ramachandra Kolachalam 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 Ramachandra Kolachalam affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ramachandra Kolachalam is affiliated with Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield And Novi.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ramachandra Kolachalam was last updated on March 28, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.