Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ramesh Gihwala, M.D.
Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Gastonia, NC
- NPI 1447200183
- Accepts Medicare
- 41 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
991 W Hudson Blvd
Gastonia, NC 280526430
(704) 853-5294 - Mailing address
-
825 Majestic CT
Gastonia, NC 280545186
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 7, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1985 — 41 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084P0800X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #9300472
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1447200183. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
718
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$81,317
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 656 | 116 | $110 | |
90791 |
Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation | 31 | 29 | $133 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 31 | 31 | $157 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Gastonia Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 105. This provider delivers 6.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$154,704
Transactions
305
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC. | 118 | $84,779.43 | |
| Vanda Pharmaceuticals INC. | 59 | $41,163.40 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 38 | $21,657.90 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 18 | $5,753.03 | |
| Neurocrine Biosciences, INC. | 22 | $304.41 | |
| Axsome Therapeutics, INC. | 6 | $269.10 | |
| Iti, INC. (D/B/A Intra-Cellular Therapies, INC.) | 19 | $168.01 | |
| Alkermes, INC. | 7 | $156.55 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 4 | $138.40 | |
| Indivior INC. | 4 | $84.54 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 4 | $77.72 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 3 | $68.95 | |
| Supernus Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $23.30 | |
| Noven Therapeutics, LLC | 1 | $22.18 | |
| Idorsia Pharmaceuticals US INC | 1 | $19.58 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,608
Patients
380
Total drug cost
$435,019
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 382 | 57 | $6,105 |
| Clonazepam | Generic | 288 | 36 | $2,011 |
| Vraylar (Cariprazine Hcl) | Brand | 232 | 43 | $376,893 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 202 | 31 | $4,398 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 164 | 22 | $3,341 |
| Alprazolam | Generic | 161 | 21 | $1,418 |
| Olanzapine | Generic | 150 | 23 | $9,308 |
| Clozapine | Generic | 145 | 15 | $13,270 |
| Risperidone | Generic | 135 | 20 | $2,883 |
| Lorazepam | Generic | 133 | 20 | $1,380 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ramesh Gihwala's medical specialty?
Dr. Ramesh Gihwala practices Psychiatry Physician in Gastonia, NC.
Where does Dr. Ramesh Gihwala practice?
Dr. Ramesh Gihwala practices at 991 W Hudson Blvd, Gastonia, NC 280526430. Office phone: 7048535294.
What is Dr. Ramesh Gihwala's NPI?
Dr. Ramesh Gihwala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447200183, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ramesh Gihwala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ramesh Gihwala accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ramesh Gihwala commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (HCPCS 90791); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.