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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
991 W Hudson Blvd
Gastonia, NC 280526430
(704) 853-5294
Mailing address
825 Majestic CT
Gastonia, NC 280545186

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$132,431
Travel and Lodging
$16,276
Food and Beverage
$5,986
Education
$12

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

Auto-generated from federal data
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.