Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ramakrishna Behara, D.O.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Edinburg, TX

  • NPI 1225323397
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5520 Leonardo da Vinci, Ste 100
Edinburg, TX 785391422
(956) 362-3636
fax (956) 362-2699
Additional location
201 N Fm 3167 Ste 106
Rio Grande City, TX 785826725
(956) 352-1431
fax (956) 317-1486
Additional location
2121 E Griffin Pkwy Ste 14
Mission, TX 785723072
Mailing address
Po Box 6139
McAllen, TX 785026139

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 27, 2023
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #R2282 · Illinois #125:060256

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1225323397. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
309
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$41,309
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 75 47 $86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 62 62 $158
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 51 51 $94
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 45 44 $240
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43 40 $92
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 22 21 $167
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk 11 11 $166

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 7.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$626
Transactions
33
Manufacturers
12
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 20 $263.06
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $114.29
QOL Medical, LLC 2 $52.48
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2 $34.09
Celgene Corporation 1 $27.52
GENZYME CORPORATION 1 $27.26
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. 1 $23.67
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp. 1 $22.40
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals 1 $17.96
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC 1 $15.20
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 1 $14.62
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. 1 $13.29

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$626

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
249
Patients
101
Total drug cost
$25,440
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 87 23 $1,025
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates) Brand 49 48 $3,967
Famotidine Generic 23 0 $89
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 22 0 $12,073
Clenpiq (Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac) Brand 18 18 $3,015
Budesonide Dr (Budesonide) Brand 15 0 $2,350
Sucralfate Generic 12 0 $760
Sutab (Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulf) Brand 12 12 $2,016
Entecavir Generic 11 0 $145

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ramakrishna Behara's medical specialty?
Dr. Ramakrishna Behara practices Gastroenterology Physician in Edinburg, TX.
Where does Dr. Ramakrishna Behara practice?
Dr. Ramakrishna Behara practices at 5520 Leonardo da Vinci, Edinburg, TX 785391422. Office phone: 9563623636.
What is Dr. Ramakrishna Behara's NPI?
Dr. Ramakrishna Behara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225323397, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ramakrishna Behara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ramakrishna Behara accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ramakrishna Behara commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.