Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Richard Rammo, M.D.

Neurological Surgery · Cleveland, OH
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Research-focused
9500 EUCLID AVE, Cleveland, OH 44195
2164442061
In practice since 2012 (14 years)
NPI: 1699036590 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. Rammo 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. Rammo

Dr. Richard Rammo is a neurological surgery specialist in Cleveland, OH, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Rammo performed 45 Medicare services across 36 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Rammo received a total of $19,610 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 58 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. 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. Rammo 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ 45 Medicare services $19,610 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
45
Medicare services
Bottom 7% in OH for neurological surgery
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
36
Unique beneficiaries
$946
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~3 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
Brain neurostimulator electrode insertion
Surgical removal of a section of skull bone to allow for the computer-assisted placement of neurostimulator electrodes into the brain, including initial recording.
 21 $1,754 $11,990
Spinal neurostimulator electrode insertion
A procedure to place an electrode array into the spine through the skin. The electrode is used to deliver electrical stimulation to the nervous system.
 13 $311 $3,774
Spinal neurostimulator generator insertion
Surgical placement of a spinal neurostimulator generator or receiver device.
 11 $152 $2,721
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 2023 ↗
$19,610
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $3,268/year across 6 years
Top 20% in OH for neurological surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
13
Companies
58
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
$16,075 (82.0%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$3,535 (18.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$132
2022
$593
2021
$196
2020
$1,012
2019
$16,856
2018
$822

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
NEUROPACE, INC.
$132
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$17,101
SEASPINE ORTHOPEDICS CORPORATION
$720
Nevro Corp.
$384
NuVasive, Inc.
$365
Medtronic, Inc.
$252
NEUROPACE, INC.
$157
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$156
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$143
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$127
Eisai Inc.
$125
Spine Wave, Inc.
$39
Abbott Laboratories
$23
Stryker Corporation
$16
Top 3 companies account for 92.8% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACTIVA · ANDEXXA · Bendini · CODMAN CERTAS · Fixation · Fycompa · INTELLIS · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · Infinity DBS Pulse Generators · LessRay · MIDAS REX · Mariner · NSE - HIGH SPEED DRILLS · NewPort · Nuvaline/NuvaMap O.R. · Omnia · RNS Neurostimulator Kit · ROSA · Shoreline · Sierra · Spinal Implants · VuePoint · XLIF
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 (82%) are classified as scientific/research, suggesting involvement in clinical studies, grants, or innovation-related work.

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Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2023
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. Rammo is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with research-focused industry engagement in the top 20% of OH peers.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Rammo experienced with brain neurostimulator electrode insertion?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Rammo performed 21 brain neurostimulator electrode insertion 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. Rammo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Rammo received a total of $19,610 from 13 companies across 58 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. Rammo's costs compare to other neurological surgerists in Cleveland?
Dr. Rammo's average Medicare payment per service is $946. 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. Rammo) 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 →