Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Seattle, WA

  • NPI 1609951433
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
University of Washington Medical Ctr, 1959 Ne Pacific St
Seattle, WA 981956165
(206) 598-4477
Mailing address
Po Box 50095
Seattle, WA 981455095

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #MD00040033
Medicaid
WA #8246274

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609951433. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
79
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$63,881
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
50360 Transplantation of donor kidney 24 24 $2,401
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 23 15 $127
50323 Preparation of donor kidney for transplantation 19 19 $102
50327 Preparation of donor kidney and veins for transplantation 13 13 $107

In context: peer comparison

Among 36 peers in Seattle Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 26. This provider delivers 3.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,079
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 9 $2,078.51

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$2,040
Food and Beverage
$39

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
55
Patients
22
Total drug cost
$319
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Brand 23 11 $110
Famotidine Generic 21 11 $121
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 11 0 $87

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam's medical specialty?
Dr. Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam practices Surgery Physician in Seattle, WA.
Where does Dr. Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam practice?
Dr. Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam practices at University of Washington Medical Ctr, Seattle, WA 981956165. Office phone: 2065984477.
What is Dr. Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam's NPI?
Dr. Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609951433, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ramasamy Bakthavatsalam commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Transplantation of donor kidney (HCPCS 50360); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Preparation of donor kidney for transplantation (HCPCS 50323). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.