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DR. MEERA RAMANATHAN MD
NPI 1780020164
Hospitalist in Chicago, IL

Active since May 13, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.1/100
CMS Quality Rating
259 E ERIE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60611(312) 695-6868(734) 936-5725 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 8, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 8, 2025, Oct 11, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Meera Ramanathan Md NPPES

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

DR. MEERA RAMANATHAN MD (NPI 1780020164) is an individual hospitalist provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036147259) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Indiana University School Of Medicine (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780020164
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MEERA RAMANATHANCredential: MD
Location Address259 E ERIE STChicago, IL 60611-2987
Mailing Address251 E Huron St Ste 16-738Chicago, IL 60611-3055 · (312) 926-5924 · Fax (312) 926-6134
Phone(312) 695-6868
Fax(734) 936-5725
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSIndiana University School Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMay 13, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 8, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 8, 2025
✔ NPI 1780020164 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036147259
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 036.147259 (IL)
259 E ERIE ST, Chicago, IL 60611
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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. Meera Ramanathan 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 ID648540781
PECOS Enrollment IDI20181127002772
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 6

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.
275 services90 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.
50 services28 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.
40 services39 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
38 services12 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.
33 services33 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140281
Location251 E Huron StChicago, IL 60611 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60611 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

94.1/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality82.59
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) E0630
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$47.34 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.

DIANE MARIE HEIDMANN MD
Internal Medicine
259 E ERIE ST, SUITE 2230
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 926-6000
DR. VEHNIAH KRISTIN TJONG M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
259 E ERIE ST, 13TH FLOOR
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 695-6800
GRETCHEN YORK
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
259 E ERIE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (610) 212-4235
DR. TRACY B SORCE MD
Internal Medicine
259 E ERIE ST, STE 2230
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 926-6000
DR. CURT S KREVITZ DPM
Podiatrist
259 E ERIE ST, SUITE 2230
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 926-6000
DR. KEVIN D HARDT M.D
Orthopaedic Surgery
259 E ERIE ST, 13TH FLOOR
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 695-6800
DR. KEVIN D HARDT M.D
Orthopaedic Surgery
259 E ERIE ST, 13TH FLOOR
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 695-6800
JI MIN KIM
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
259 E ERIE ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 695-4517

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 Meera Ramanathan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Meera Ramanathan is 1780020164. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 13, 2013.

Where is Meera Ramanathan located?

Meera Ramanathan practices at 259 E Erie St, Chicago, IL 60611. The listed phone number is (312) 695-6868.

What is Meera Ramanathan's specialty?

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

Is Meera Ramanathan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Meera Ramanathan 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.

Is Meera Ramanathan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Meera Ramanathan is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Meera Ramanathan was last updated on December 8, 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.