Physician Profile
Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu, M.D
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Athippalayam Chellamuthu
Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu, M.D practices nephrology in Gadsden, AL. According to Medicare claims data, Rameshkumar cared for 410 Medicare patients across 862 services. The services billed most often include chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629264510.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (256) 485-0899
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1026 GOODYEAR AVE STE 302B
Gadsden, AL 35903
2055 E South Blvd Ste 708
Montgomery, AL 36116
70 Plaza Dr
Pell City, AL 35125
2001 Cades Ave SW
Fort Payne, AL 35968
2525 US Highway 431 Ste 270
Boaz, AL 35957
7938 Al Highway 69 Ste 360
Guntersville, AL 35976
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
862 services · 410 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99490 |
318 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
230 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
163 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
95 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
56 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other kidney specialists in Gadsden 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Other 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu's specialty?
Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu is a kidney specialist in Gadsden, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu?
Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu is listed at 1026 Goodyear Ave Ste 302B, Gadsden, AL 35903. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu?
The number on file is (256) 485-0899. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu's NPI number?
Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu's National Provider Identifier is 1629264510. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu's education?
Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu attended Other, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu been practicing?
Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Rameshkumar Athippalayam Chellamuthu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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