DR. RAMAN SADASIVASWAMY POOLA M.D.
NPI 1669493862
Specialist in Apple Valley, CA

NPI Status: Active since July 22, 2006

Contact Information

18523 CORWIN RD
STE H
APPLE VALLEY, CA
ZIP 92307
Phone: (760) 242-3000
Fax: (760) 242-1802

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Specialist
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Medicare Quality Reporting

About RAMAN POOLA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Raman Poola, a provider established in Apple Valley, California with a medical specialization in Specialist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1669493862 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 174400000X with license number A376360 (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 16 years ago.

NPI
1669493862
Provider Name
DR. RAMAN SADASIVASWAMY POOLA M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
18523 CORWIN RD STE H APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
Location Phone
(760) 242-3000
Location Fax
(760) 242-1802
Mailing Address
18523 CORWIN RD STE H APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
Mailing Phone
(760) 242-3000
Mailing Fax
(760) 242-1802
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-22-2006
Last Update Date
06-22-2010
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

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Classification

Specialist

Taxonomy Code
174400000X
Type
Other Service Providers
License No.
A376360
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Raman Poola 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

  • 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.

Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope

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.

This service was performed 15 times for 15 patients

Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that allows your doctor to examine your colon (the large intestine). It utilizes a thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera on the end, which is inserted through the rectum. This procedure can help identify issues such as polyps, inflammation, or early signs of cancer. It's usually recommended for people over 50 or those with specific risk factors.

This service was performed for 27 patients

Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope

This procedure, known as a colonoscopy, involves using a flexible tube with a light and camera to examine the large intestine. It helps detect any abnormalities such as polyps or inflammation. It's a standard procedure to ensure gut health.

This service was performed 18 times for 18 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

This service was performed 36 times for 29 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes

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.

This service was performed 19 times for 19 patients

Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare

This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to examine the large bowel. If any abnormal growths or polyps are found, a tool called a mechanical snare is used to remove them. This is a common method to prevent potential health issues.

This service was performed 27 times for 27 patients

Upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy for acid reflux

An upper GI endoscopy is a procedure to examine your esophagus and stomach using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope. It helps diagnose conditions like acid reflux by identifying any inflammation or damage. It's generally safe, performed under sedation, and takes about 15-30 minutes.

This service was performed for 1-10 patients

Quality Reporting

The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.

Quality Measure Performance Number of Patients
Breast Cancer Screening 1% 427
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
Colorectal Cancer Screening 78% 870
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy 62% 156
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record 93% 1510
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. This list must include ALL known prescriptions, over-the-counters, herbals, and vitamin/mineral/dietary (nutritional) supplements AND must contain the medications' name, dosage, frequency and route of administration
e-Prescribing 98% 772
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
Health Information Exchange 7% 1516
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 at least one transition of care or referral.
Implementation of Use of Specialist Reports Back to Referring Clinician or Group to Close Referral LoopYesN/A
Performance of regular practices that include providing specialist reports back to the referring individual MIPS eligible clinician or group to close the referral loop or where the referring individual MIPS eligible clinician or group initiates regular inquiries to specialist for specialist reports which could be documented or noted in the EHR technology.
Medication Reconciliation 76% 1136
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.
Patient-Specific Education 1% 1352
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.
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan 11% 1288
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 twelve months of the current encounter Normal Parameters: Age 18 years and older BMI >= 18.5 and < 25 kg/m2
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization 0% 453
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
Provide 24/7 Access to MIPS Eligible Clinicians or Groups Who Have Real-Time Access to Patient's Medical RecordYesN/A
• Provide 24/7 access to MIPS eligible clinicians, groups, or care teams for advice about urgent and emergent care (e.g., MIPS eligible clinician and care team access to medical record, cross-coverage with access to medical record, or protocol-driven nurse line with access to medical record) that could include one or more of the following: • Expanded hours in evenings and weekends with access to the patient medical record (e.g., coordinate with small practices to provide alternate hour office visits and urgent care); • Use of alternatives to increase access to care team by MIPS eligible clinicians and groups, such as e-visits, phone visits, group visits, home visits and alternate locations (e.g., senior centers and assisted living centers); and/or Provision of same-day or next-day access to a consistent MIPS eligible clinician, group or care team when needed for urgent care or transition management.
Provide Patient Access 64% 1352
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 certain information.
Secure Messaging 1% 1352
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 message sent by the patient (or the patient-authorized representative) during the performance period.
Security Risk AnalysisYesN/A
Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process.
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease 69% 407
Percentage of the following patients - all considered at high risk of cardiovascular events - who were prescribed or were on statin therapy during the measurement period: - Adults aged >= 21 years who were previously diagnosed with or currently have an active diagnosis of clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD); OR - Adults aged >=21 years who have ever had a fasting or direct low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) level >= 190 mg/dL; OR - Adults aged 40-75 years with a diagnosis of diabetes with a fasting or direct LDL-C level of 70-189 mg/dL
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly 0% "Inverse Quality Measure"
This is an inverse quality measure, a lower rate means the provider is rated better.
629
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication. 2) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least two of the same high-risk medication

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1669493862, we treat the final digit (2) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 78. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 78 = 2).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
6
Unchanged
Pos 3
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
9
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
2
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 3 → 6 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 6 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 8 + 9 + 6 + 8 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 78

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 78 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 78 = 2
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 2, which matches the last digit of 1669493862.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 12 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Orthopaedic Surgery
18523 CORWIN RD, SUITE D
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
18523 CORWIN RD, SUITE J
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
Specialist
18523 CORWIN RD, SUITE F
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
Internal Medicine
18523 CORWIN RD, SUITE E
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
18523 CORWIN RD, SUITE G
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
18523 CORWIN RD, STE H
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
Specialist
18523 CORWIN RD, SUITE A
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
18523 CORWIN RD, SUITE A
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
Specialist
18523 CORWIN RD, SUITE F
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
Radiology (Diagnostic Neuroimaging)
18523 CORWIN RD, SUITE J
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
Pediatrics
18523 CORWIN RD, STE H
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
18523 CORWIN RD, STE H-2
APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1669493862, enumerated as an "individual" on July 22, 2006.

The provider is located at 18523 CORWIN RD STE H APPLE VALLEY, CA 92307 and the phone number is (760) 242-3000.

Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.