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
- Primary practice
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University of Washington Medical Ctr, 1959 Ne Pacific St
Seattle, WA 981956165
(206) 598-4477 - Mailing address
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Po Box 50095
Seattle, WA 981455095
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.