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VENKATESAN RAVISHANKAR M.D.
NPI 1942310263
Internal Medicine in Canton, OH

Active since August 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1455 HARRISON AVE NW, SUITE 108, CANTON, OH 44708(330) 455-4999(330) 455-4975 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 1, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Venkatesan Ravishankar M.d. NPPES

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

VENKATESAN RAVISHANKAR M.D. (NPI 1942310263) is an individual internal medicine provider in Canton, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35 07262R) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1978).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942310263
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameVENKATESAN RAVISHANKARCredential: M.D.
Location Address1455 HARRISON AVE NW, SUITE 108Canton, OH 44708-2621
Mailing Address1455 Harrison Ave Nw, Suite 108Canton, OH 44708-2621 · (330) 455-4999 · Fax (330) 455-4975
Phone(330) 455-4999
Fax(330) 455-4975
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateAugust 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 1, 2010
✔ NPI 1942310263 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35 07262R
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1455 HARRISON AVE NW, Canton, OH 44708
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPING29298OH
Medicare PIN0805295OH
Other9373391Group Medicare
Medicaid2035541OH

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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Venkatesan Ravishankar M.d. 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 ID5597848622
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080213000423
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 7

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 low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
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.
146 services55 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.
84 services20 patients
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.
56 services31 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
35 services35 patients
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes 99441
A telephone medical discussion with a physician is a brief, 5-10 minute call where you can discuss your health concerns. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without needing to visit a clinic. It's important to prepare questions in advance to make the most of this time.
23 services18 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.
18 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Mercy Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Canton, OH
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360070
Location1320 Mercy Drive NWCanton, OH 44708 · Stark County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Aultman Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Canton, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number360084
Location2600 Sixth Street SWCanton, OH 44710 · Stark County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44708 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
8%602 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Diabetes Mellitus: Diabetic Foot and Ankle Care, Peripheral Neuropathy - Neurological Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus who had a neurological examination of their lower extremities within 12 months
54%271 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
30%256 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
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
80%253 patients4/55-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.
98%4,712 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.
80%4,149 patients4/55-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…
28%112 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
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.
1%678 patients1/55-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…
97%1,279 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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
75%503 patients4/55-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…
65%678 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age
Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis
5%122 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
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…
16%678 patients1/55-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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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
8 suppliers35 claims72 services$6.41 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
6 suppliers17 claims21 services$1.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers18 claims18 services$86.42 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 10

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

DR. MITCHELL HAUT M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1455 HARRISON AVE NW, STE 105
CANTON, OH 44708
Stark County (330) 453-9993
ROBERT HAMILTON III MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1455 HARRISON AVE NW, SUITE 202
CANTON, OH 44708
Stark County (330) 453-7339
MRS. JESSICA LYNN MCCUNE MSN FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1455 HARRISON AVE NW
CANTON, OH 44708
Stark County (330) 956-5236
DR. BERNHARD BERGER MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1455 HARRISON AVE NW, SUITE 204
CANTON, OH 44708
Stark County (330) 456-7965
HEMATOLOGY & ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES, INC
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1455 HARRISON AVE NW, SUITE 104
CANTON, OH 44708
Stark County (330) 453-9993
DR. CAROLINE HONG DDS
Dentist
1455 HARRISON AVE NW, SUITE 200
CANTON, OH 44708
Stark County (330) 994-0205
CHRISTINA MARIE MILLS MSN, RN, CNP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1455 HARRISON AVE NW, SUITE 105
CANTON, OH 44708
Stark County (330) 453-9993
STARK PRIMARY CARE, LLC
Internal Medicine
1455 HARRISON AVE NW, SUITE 108
CANTON, OH 44708
Stark County (330) 455-4999

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 Venkatesan Ravishankar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Venkatesan Ravishankar is 1942310263. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 30, 2006.

Where is Venkatesan Ravishankar located?

Venkatesan Ravishankar practices at 1455 Harrison Ave NW Suite 108, Canton, OH 44708. The listed phone number is (330) 455-4999.

What is Venkatesan Ravishankar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Venkatesan Ravishankar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Venkatesan Ravishankar 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 Venkatesan Ravishankar accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, CareSource and MedMutual and 2 other insurers list Venkatesan Ravishankar 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 Venkatesan Ravishankar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Venkatesan Ravishankar is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center and Aultman Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Venkatesan Ravishankar was last updated on February 1, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.