Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ramakrishna Thotakura

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Hospitalist Physician · Pine Bluff, AR

  • NPI 1588807994
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1600 W 40Th Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 716036301
(870) 541-8767
fax (870) 541-8761
Additional location
100 High St
Buffalo, NY 142031126
(716) 859-5600
Mailing address
3260 Millersport Hwy Apt 4
Getzville, NY 140681479

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 22, 2024
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Arkansas #E-9536 · New York #004087

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588807994. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,023
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$106,664
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 418 177 $110
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 284 132 $73
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 163 155 $104
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 125 122 $160
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 19 19 $120
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 14 14 $70

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Pine Bluff Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 142. This provider delivers 7.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$20
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Genentech USA, INC. 1 $20.32

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$20

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
279
Patients
103
Total drug cost
$15,738
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Furosemide Generic 39 21 $276
Carvedilol Generic 28 18 $459
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 24 0 $193
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 20 11 $155
Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) Brand 20 11 $1,863
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 19 0 $10,787
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 19 0 $155
Prednisone Generic 17 16 $73
Cefdinir Generic 15 15 $335
Diltiazem 24Hr ER (Xr) (Diltiazem Hcl) Brand 14 0 $278

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ramakrishna Thotakura's medical specialty?
Dr. Ramakrishna Thotakura practices Hospitalist Physician in Pine Bluff, AR.
Where does Dr. Ramakrishna Thotakura practice?
Dr. Ramakrishna Thotakura practices at 1600 W 40Th Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 716036301. Office phone: 8705418767.
What is Dr. Ramakrishna Thotakura's NPI?
Dr. Ramakrishna Thotakura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588807994, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ramakrishna Thotakura accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ramakrishna Thotakura accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ramakrishna Thotakura commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.