Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ravi Ramaswamy, M.D.
Optician · Middletown, NY
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
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. Ramaswamy 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. Ramaswamy
Dr. Ravi Ramaswamy is an optician specialist in Middletown, NY, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ramaswamy performed 2,998 Medicare services across 1,565 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ramaswamy received a total of $3,287 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 145 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in optician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ramaswamy 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 26% volume in NY
$3,287 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,998
Medicare services
Top 26% in NY for optician
1,565
Unique beneficiaries
$51
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~158 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
846 | $102 | $141 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
542 | $7 | $8 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
327 | $10 | $11 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
187 | $8 | $8 |
| Phosphate level test A blood test that measures the amount of phosphate in your body. Phosphate is a mineral that helps keep bones and teeth strong. |
142 | $5 | $5 |
| Basic metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of basic chemicals, including total calcium levels. |
121 | $8 | $8 |
| Parathyroid hormone level test A blood test that measures the amount of parathyroid hormone in your body. This hormone helps regulate calcium levels in the blood and bones. |
110 | $40 | $43 |
| Dialysis services for patients 20 or older Dialysis treatment provided to patients aged 20 years or older, involving four or more physician visits per month. |
104 | $299 | $387 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
88 | $10 | $10 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
70 | $138 | $187 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
55 | $13 | $13 |
| Limited retroperitoneal ultrasound A focused ultrasound exam of the area behind the abdominal cavity to evaluate specific structures. |
54 | $25 | $36 |
| Uric acid level test A blood test that measures the level of uric acid in your body. Uric acid is a waste product formed when the body breaks down purines. |
49 | $4 | $5 |
| Hemodialysis, single evaluation A dialysis procedure to filter waste from the blood, performed with a physician's evaluation. |
37 | $61 | $77 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
34 | $29 | $30 |
| Complement and antigen measurement A laboratory test to measure levels of complement proteins and antigens in the blood. |
30 | $12 | $12 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
25 | $16 | $17 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
23 | $15 | $15 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
21 | $13 | $14 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
20 | $14 | $15 |
| Iron level test | 20 | $6 | $6 |
| Glutamyltransferase (GGT) level test A blood test that measures the level of the liver enzyme glutamyltransferase (GGT) to help evaluate liver health. |
18 | $7 | $7 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
18 | $9 | $9 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
18 | $9 | $9 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 14 | $18 | $18 |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test A blood test that measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a test tube to detect inflammation in the body. This specific method is performed manually rather than using an automated machine. |
14 | $4 | $4 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis, without contrast A computed tomography scan that creates detailed images of the abdominal and pelvic organs. The procedure is performed without the use of intravenous contrast dye. |
11 | $95 | $120 |
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 ↗$3,287
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $470/year across 7 years
Top 31% in NY for optician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
145
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.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,922 (88.9%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$365 (11.1%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$940
2023
$441
2022
$462
2021
$423
2020
$196
2019
$517
2018
$307
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$247
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$98
Lilly USA, LLC
$90
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$63
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$63
Novo Nordisk Inc
$55
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.
$47
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$42
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$41
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$40
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$27
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$23
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$18
Amgen Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 46.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$321
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$315
OPKO Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$259
Relypsa, Inc.
$252
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$247
Mallinckrodt LLC
$212
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
$176
Vifor Pharma, Inc.
$171
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$171
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC.
$156
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc.
$123
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$115
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$102
Lilly USA, LLC
$90
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$69
Amgen Inc.
$59
Novo Nordisk Inc
$55
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$54
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc.
$45
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$44
GENZYME CORPORATION
$40
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$38
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$26
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$19
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
$15
Calliditas Therapeutics US Inc.
$14
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
PFIZER INC.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$12
Top 3 companies account for 27.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTHAR · AREXVY · Auryxia · BENLYSTA · ENTRESTO · Edarbi · FABRY-DISEASE · FARXIGA · Fabhalta · JANUVIA · JARDIANCE · JESDUVROQ · JYNARQUE · KRYSTEXXA · Kerendia · LOKELMA · LUPKYNIS · ONPATTRO · PAXLOVID · PURIFIED CORTROPHIN GEL · Parsabiv · RAYALDEE · Rayaldee · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · TARPEYO · TAVNEOS · Velphoro · Veltassa · Veozah · XARELTO
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 →
Most payments (89%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Opticians within 10 mi
360
Per 100K population
89.1
County median income
$96,497
Nearest hospital
GARNET HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 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. Ramaswamy is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 26% in NY), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ramaswamy experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ramaswamy performed 846 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 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. Ramaswamy receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ramaswamy received a total of $3,287 from 31 companies across 145 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. Ramaswamy's costs compare to other opticians in Middletown?
Dr. Ramaswamy's average Medicare payment per service is $51. 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. Ramaswamy) 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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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.
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