Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Nakul Ravikumar, MD

Critical Care Medicine · Springfield, MA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Research-focused
3300 MAIN STREET, Springfield, MA 01107
4137947330
In practice since 2013 (13 years)
NPI: 1871933119 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ravikumar from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ravikumar

Dr. Nakul Ravikumar is a critical care medicine specialist in Springfield, MA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ravikumar performed 239 Medicare services across 186 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ravikumar received a total of $33,243 from 15 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 52 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in critical care medicine. The majority of payments are classified as research and scientific activities (grants and research funding). Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ravikumar is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 13 years in practice ▲ 239 Medicare services $33,243 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
239
Medicare services
Bottom 30% in MA for critical care medicine
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
186
Unique beneficiaries
$90
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~18 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity
Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
 86 $96 $245
Initial hospital admission, high complexity
Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter.
 43 $139 $469
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 23 $145 $493
Pulmonary gas exchange test
A test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases.
 22 $7 $21
Lung volume test using sensors
A test that measures the amount of air in the lungs using sensors.
 20 $10 $28
Spirometry test before and after medication
A test that measures the amount of air you can exhale and the speed of your breathing before and after taking a medication.
 19 $8 $27
Bronchoscopy with ultrasound and lymph node sampling
A procedure using a scope and ultrasound to examine the airways and collect tissue samples from three or more lymph nodes.
 13 $185 $583
Chest fluid aspiration with imaging guidance
This procedure involves removing fluid from the chest cavity using imaging technology to guide the needle placement.
 13 $80 $260
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$33,243
Total received (2020-2024)
Avg $8,311/year across 4 years
Top 9% in MA for critical care medicine
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
15
Companies
52
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Scientific / Research
Research funding and grants
$30,029 (90.3%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,214 (9.7%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$488
2023
$31,800
2022
$750
2020
$204

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Noah Medical Corporation
$359
Pulmonx Corporation
$129
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2020-2024) ›
Boston Scientific Corporation
$30,050
Noah Medical Corporation
$1,412
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc
$395
Olympus America Inc.
$230
Ambu Inc.
$209
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$205
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$145
Pulmonx Corporation
$129
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC
$124
Amgen Inc.
$103
Galvanize Therapeutics, Inc
$85
Ethicon Inc.
$46
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$44
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$41
Genentech USA, Inc.
$23
Top 3 companies account for 95.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
120V · 60Hz · ALIYA SYSTEM · ANDEXXA · Acquire · CHARTIS CATHETER · CUVITRU · Expect · FASENRA · GALAXY · GLASSIA · Monarch Platform · NUCALA · Photofrin · SPiN Thoracic Navigation System · Spiration Valve System · TEZSPIRE · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · Xolair
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (90%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work. Total industry engagement is in the top 9% for critical care medicine in MA.

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Geographic Context

Critical care medicines within 10 mi
18
Per 100K population
3.9
County median income
$70,535
Nearest hospital
MERCY MEDICAL CTR
2.2 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Ravikumar is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with research-focused industry engagement in the top 9% of MA peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Ravikumar experienced with hospital follow-up visit, high complexity?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ravikumar performed 86 hospital follow-up visit, high complexity services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Ravikumar receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ravikumar received a total of $33,243 from 15 companies across 52 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Ravikumar's costs compare to other critical care medicines in Springfield?
Dr. Ravikumar's average Medicare payment per service is $90. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Ravikumar) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →