Physician Profile
Ranju Chandrashekariah, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chandrashekariah
Based in Tuscaloosa, AL, Ranju Chandrashekariah, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under critical care (intensivists). Ranju is also listed as specializing in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine. Medicare claims data shows Ranju provided 5,207 services to 2,687 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes. NPI 1851354385 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (205) 345-2255
- Email not available
Practice Locations
701 UNIVERSITY BLVD E SUITE 711
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Critical Care Medicine 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
Blood & metabolism
- Dangerous electrolyte imbalance
Brain & nerve
- Hemorrhagic stroke
- Ruptured Brain Aneurysm
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Sudden Muscle Weakness Crisis
Brain & Nervous System
- Brain Swelling
- Fainting and syncope
- ICU Delirium and Confusion
- Ischemic stroke
- Status epilepticus
- Traumatic brain injury
Breathing & Lungs
- Collapsed lung
- Respiratory failure
- Severe asthma attack
- Severe Blood Clot in Lung
- Severe Pneumonia
Digestive emergencies
- Severe internal bleeding
Environmental emergencies
- Heat stroke
- Smoke Inhalation
Heart & Circulation
- Cardiac Arrest
- Shock
- Torn Aorta
Heart & vascular
- Dangerous high blood pressure
- Sudden Heart Muscle Weakness
Infection & Sepsis
- Sepsis or blood infection
- Severe Allergic Shock
Infections
Injury & trauma
- Broken ribs
- Serious car crash injuries in child
Lung & breathing
- Critical COVID Complications
- Fluid in the Lungs
Medication reactions
- Severe Skin Peeling Reaction
Metabolic Emergencies
- Dangerous high blood sugar
- High Acid in Blood
Muscle & kidney
- Crush Injury
Organ Failure
- Acute kidney injury
- Multiple Organ Failure
- Severe Pancreatitis
- Sudden Liver Failure
Pregnancy emergencies
- Seizures During Pregnancy
Recovery
- Post-ICU Weakness
Substance emergencies
- Alcohol withdrawal
Toxicity & Trauma
- Drug overdose or poisoning
- Hypothermia and frostbite
- Severe Burns
Procedures & services
Airway & Breathing
- Airway Scope and Suctioning
- Breathing machine management
- Chest tube insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Tracheostomy
Airway procedures
- Emergency surgical airway
Brain procedures
- Skull Bone Removal For Pressure Relief
Breathing support
- BiPAP therapy
- Breathing tube removal
- Inhaled Nitric Oxide Therapy
- Oxygen therapy
Consultation & Recovery
- Family ICU Consultation and Goals of Care
- Post-ICU Recovery Care
Digestive procedures
- Urgent upper endoscopy
Emergency surgery
- Emergency Chest Opening for Trauma
Fluid Drainage
Heart procedures
Heart support
ICU recovery
- Bedsore and Wound Dressing
- Early ICU Physical Rehab
Lab tests & monitoring
- Blood Gas Testing
Life Support
- Cardioversion for rapid heartbeat
- CPR and defibrillation
- ECMO (Heart-Lung Machine)
- Stomach Positioning for Lung Failure
- Targeted Body Cooling
- Temporary Pacemaker Placement
- Ventilator Support
Medication therapies
- Emergency Clot-Busting Medication
Medications & Infusions
- Emergency Blood Transfusion
- ICU Sedation and Pain Relief
- IV Blood Pressure Support (Pressors)
Monitoring
- Bladder and Belly Pressure Check
- Brain Blood Flow Ultrasound
- Brain Pressure Monitor Placement
- Continuous Brain Wave Monitoring
- Emergency ultrasound
- Heart Pressure Catheter Monitoring
- Lumbar puncture
Nutrition & Digestion
Nutrition support
- IV Nutrition For Preemies
Organ Support
- Continuous Dialysis in the ICU
- Plasmapheresis
Vascular Access
- Arterial catheter placement
- Central line placement
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
5,207 services · 2,687 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
146 | More than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | Procedure | 31624 |
22 | As often as other peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | Treatment | 94060 |
471 | More than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | Treatment | 94729 |
221 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout | Treatment | 94727 |
189 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Evaluation of use of breathing device | Treatment | 94664 |
116 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older) | Treatment | 95810 |
60 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older) | Treatment | 95811 |
57 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | Treatment | 94726 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | Treatment | 90677 |
25 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
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 critical cares in Tuscaloosa 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1992 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Ranju Chandrashekariah specialize in?
Ranju Chandrashekariah is a critical care (intensivists) in Tuscaloosa, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Ranju Chandrashekariah located?
Ranju Chandrashekariah is listed at 701 University Blvd E Suite 711, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Ranju Chandrashekariah's phone number?
The number on file is (205) 345-2255. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ranju Chandrashekariah?
Ranju Chandrashekariah's National Provider Identifier is 1851354385. 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
Where did Ranju Chandrashekariah train?
Ranju Chandrashekariah attended Other, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ranju Chandrashekariah have?
Ranju Chandrashekariah has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Ranju Chandrashekariah do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Ranju Chandrashekariah performs procedures including aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance and irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope; provides treatments such as test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration and test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Ranju Chandrashekariah's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ranju Chandrashekariah. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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