Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Suresh Ratnam, MD

Medical Oncology Physician (CMS: Medical Oncology) · McAllen, TX

  • NPI 1649217639
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 86.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1901 S 2Nd St
McAllen, TX 785031271
(956) 687-5150
fax (956) 687-9546
Mailing address
Po Box 911230
Dallas, TX 753911230

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 9, 2021
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RX0202X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #K0165
Medicaid (4)
NM #000L7773 · TX #136454912 · TX #134716304 · TX #134716305

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649217639. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
21,108
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$554,825
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
Q0138 Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) 7,650 11 $1
J9271 Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg 3,400 13 $54
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml 1,900 23 $0
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 1,151 279 $8
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 1,098 282 $8
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 938 249 $10
Q5106 Injection, epoetin alfa-epbx, biosimilar, (retacrit) (for non-esrd use), 1000 units 920 15 $8
83615 Lactate dehydrogenase (enzyme) level 828 202 $6
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 435 212 $123
82728 Ferritin (blood protein) level 334 144 $13

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in McAllen Medical Oncology Physician, average services per provider: 1,175. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$490,034
Transactions
341
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 70 $122,733.94
Incyte Corporation 47 $76,757.12
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics INC. 38 $62,918.96
Daiichi Sankyo INC. 51 $59,627.58
Exelixis INC. 48 $58,971.67
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, INC. 20 $35,109.42
Karyopharm Therapeutics INC. 12 $25,598.53
Jazz Pharmaceuticals INC. 15 $21,183.74
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 12 $13,231.78
Lilly USA, LLC 21 $9,713.88
Mirati Therapeutics, INC. 2 $2,037.55
Stemline Therapeutics INC. 1 $1,860.00
Tempus Ai, INC 2 $184.66
Eisai INC. 1 $25.89
Medtronic, INC. 1 $23.47

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
$263,217
Travel and Lodging
$85,204
Honoraria
$79,965
Compensation for Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker for A Medical Education Program
$47,025
Consulting Fee
$9,735
Food and Beverage
$4,871
Education
$17

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
726
Patients
168
Total drug cost
$1,827,881
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Anastrozole Generic 138 41 $5,034
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 81 25 $2,819
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 80 17 $962
Potassium Chloride Generic 56 25 $1,267
Revlimid (Lenalidomide) Brand 54 11 $868,400
Dexamethasone Generic 53 15 $639
Exemestane Generic 36 0 $6,290
Acyclovir Generic 31 0 $401
Verzenio (Abemaciclib) Brand 30 0 $473,498
Hydroxyurea Generic 29 12 $1,257

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Suresh Ratnam's medical specialty?
Dr. Suresh Ratnam practices Medical Oncology Physician in McAllen, TX.
Where does Dr. Suresh Ratnam practice?
Dr. Suresh Ratnam practices at 1901 S 2Nd St, McAllen, TX 785031271. Office phone: 9566875150.
What is Dr. Suresh Ratnam's NPI?
Dr. Suresh Ratnam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649217639, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Suresh Ratnam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Suresh Ratnam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Suresh Ratnam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, ferumoxytol, for treatment of iron deficiency anemia, 1 mg (non-esrd use) (HCPCS Q0138); Injection, pembrolizumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J9271); Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (HCPCS Q9967). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.