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DR. RAMESH NARAYAN ASHWATH MD
NPI 1386698074
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Brandon, FL

Active since May 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
1130 KYLE WOOD LN, BRANDON, FL 33511(813) 600-5423(813) 482-9794 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 5, 2025, Nov 13, 2025, Sep 12, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Ramesh Narayan Ashwath Md NPPES

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

DR. RAMESH NARAYAN ASHWATH MD (NPI 1386698074) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Brandon, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME107109) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Josephs Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386698074
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameDR. RAMESH NARAYAN ASHWATHCredential: MD
Location Address1130 KYLE WOOD LNBrandon, FL 33511
Mailing AddressPo Box 274224Tampa, FL 33688-4224 · (813) 600-5423 · Fax (813) 684-5441
Phone(813) 600-5423
Fax(813) 482-9794
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateMay 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 5, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1386698074 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME107109✔ Licensed in MO · 2025040901✔ Licensed in SC · 95824✔ Licensed in WI · 13934
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
1130 KYLE WOOD LN, Brandon, FL 33511
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Ramesh Ashwathnarayan M.d.

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 16000 Hospital DrHannibal, MO 63401-6887 · Phone (573) 629-3491 · Fax (573) 629-3429
Location 2160 Academy AveGreenwood, SC 29646-3808 · Phone (864) 223-8090
Location 31000 N Oak AveMarshfield, WI 54449-5703 · Phone (715) 387-5511

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid002294400FL
Medicaid34410000WI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Sanford Health Plan.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 Narayan Ashwath 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 ID9537123112
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110415000342, I20250924004104, I20251119003782, I20251229000860
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 12

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
563 services294 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.
274 services135 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.
196 services196 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.
168 services159 patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
124 services122 patients
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380
A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.
95 services95 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

St Josephs Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tampa, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number100075
Location3001 W Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTampa, FL 33677 · Hillsborough County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hannibal Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Hannibal, MO
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number260025
Location6000 Hospital DrHannibal, MO 63401 · Marion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee

Acute Care Hospitals · Florence, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420051
Location555 E Cheves St Box 8700Florence, SC 29506 · Florence County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Self Regional Healthcare

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenwood, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420071
Location1325 Spring StreetGreenwood, SC 29646 · Greenwood County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Marshfield Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Marshfield, WI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number520037
Location611 St Joseph AveMarshfield, WI 54449 · Wood County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33511 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
50%1,494 patients3/55-star benchmark: 85%
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.
93%3,712 patients4/55-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.
21%474 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
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…
2%55 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
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%849 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.
0%854 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
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…
73%2,586 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
23%782 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 93% · 715 patients
Patients tobacco: 83% · 715 patients
13%77 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
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…
92%854 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…
0%854 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
1%854 patients
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 2

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

BAY AREA ADVANCE GASTROENTEROLOGY CARE INC
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1130 KYLE WOOD LN
BRANDON, FL 33511
Hillsborough County (813) 600-5423
MRS. MARILYN R BARRERA APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1130 KYLE WOOD LN
BRANDON, FL 33511
Hillsborough County (813) 600-5423

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 Ashwath's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ramesh Ashwath is 1386698074. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Ramesh Ashwathnarayan M.D..

Where is Ramesh Ashwath located?

Ramesh Ashwath practices at 1130 Kyle Wood Ln, Brandon, FL 33511. The listed phone number is (813) 600-5423.

What is Ramesh Ashwath's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Ramesh Ashwath enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ramesh Ashwath 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 Ashwath accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Sanford Health Plan list Ramesh Ashwath 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 Ashwath affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ramesh Ashwath is affiliated with St Josephs Hospital, Hannibal Regional Hospital, Mcleod Regional Medical Center-Pee Dee, Self Regional Healthcare and Marshfield Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ramesh Ashwath was last updated on December 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.