RAMAKRISHNA THIPPANNA MD
NPI 1760611321
Hospitalist in Bismarck, ND

Active since July 03, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
300 N 7TH ST, BISMARCK, ND 58501(701) 323-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 25, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 25, 2024, Apr 3, 2020, Mar 1, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Ramakrishna Thippanna Md NPPES

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

RAMAKRISHNA THIPPANNA MD (NPI 1760611321) is an individual hospitalist provider in Bismarck, North Dakota, licensed in North Dakota (20930) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Bismarck, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760611321
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameRAMAKRISHNA THIPPANNACredential: MD
Location Address300 N 7TH STBismarck, ND 58501-4439
Mailing AddressPo Box 5074Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 25, 2024
NPI 1760611321 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in ND · 20930
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 ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 239805 (MA)
300 N 7TH ST, Bismarck, ND 58501

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1123 Summer St Ste 385Worcester, MA 01608-1216 · Phone (508) 363-7300 · Fax (508) 363-9688
Location 21400 State St, Vibra HospitalSpringfield, MA 01109-2550 · Phone (413) 797-6700

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

Ramakrishna Thippanna 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 ID2163672601
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240710000439
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 5

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.

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.
91 services89 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.
31 services13 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.
20 services14 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
17 services17 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.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Sanford Medical Center Bismarck

Acute Care Hospitals · Bismarck, ND
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number350015
Location300 N 7th StBismarck, ND 58506 · Burleigh County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sakakawea Medical Center - Cah

Critical Access Hospitals · Hazen, ND
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number351310
Location510 8th Avenue NEHazen, ND 58545 · Mercer County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 58501 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
$127.45 typical visit price
range $55.75 – $168.12
Typical copayment $31.86 (range $13.93 – $42.03)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.29 typical visit price
range $18.11 – $137.65
Typical copayment $24.57 (range $4.52 – $34.41)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers14 claims30 services$5.73 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.

Occupational Therapist
300 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Emergency Medicine
300 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
300 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Nurse Practitioner
300 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
300 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Pharmacist
300 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Physical Therapist
300 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501
Hospitalist
300 N 7TH ST
BISMARCK, ND 58501

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 Ramakrishna Thippanna's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ramakrishna Thippanna is 1760611321. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2009.

Where is Ramakrishna Thippanna located?

Ramakrishna Thippanna practices at 300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501. The listed phone number is (701) 323-6000.

What is Ramakrishna Thippanna's specialty?

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

Is Ramakrishna Thippanna enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ramakrishna Thippanna 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 Ramakrishna Thippanna accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Medica and Sanford Health Plan list Ramakrishna Thippanna 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 Ramakrishna Thippanna affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ramakrishna Thippanna is affiliated with Sanford Medical Center Bismarck and Sakakawea Medical Center - Cah.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ramakrishna Thippanna was last updated on June 25, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.