VIJAY K. RAMU M.D – NPI #1164519104
Internal Medicine

A field of special interest within the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease, specialty of Internal Medicine, which involves intricate technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms and determine appropriate treatment for them.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

VIJAY RAMU is a physician located in JOHNSON CITY, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1164519104 to VIJAY RAMU on October 10, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 4 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

The NPI profile was last updated on Apr 14, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for VIJAY RAMU below.

NPI Profile for
VIJAY K. RAMU

NPI Number
1164519104
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
VIJAY K. RAMU
Credentials
M.D
Primary location
329 N STATE OF FRANKLIN RD
JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604-6062
Phone: (423) 439-7280 Fax: (423) 439-8110
4 Other location(s):
115 Judge Gresham Rd Ste A
Gray, TN 37615-6213
Phone: (423) 467-3000
1410 Tusculum Blvd Ste 1200
Greeneville, TN 37745-5815
Phone: (423) 638-2270
2428 Knob Creek Rd Ste 201
Johnson City, TN 37604-2396
Phone: (423) 262-4400
1901 S Shady St Ste 1
Mountain City, TN 37683-2021
Phone: (423) 727-6674
Mailing address
PO BOX 699
MOUNTAIN HOME, TN 37684-0699
Phone: (423) 439-7280 Fax: (423) 979-4134
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 14, 2025

Note: NPPES allows providers to attest to the accuracy of their NPI data. When a provider request any change to the NPI record, they will be able to attest to their changed NPI data, resulting in an updated certification date.

Identifiers

Identifiers for VIJAY RAMU

Identifiers are used to associate other provider identifiers such as Medicaid or other insurers (ie:, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Kaiser-Permanente, etc.), with their NPI number. These identifiers can be used in matching an NPI number to an insurer's records. However, not all providers have such numbers and not all providers choose to include them in their NPI information.

DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherGROUP MEDICARETN3714470
medicaidTN1521109
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RC0001X
- Internal Medicine / Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology (Primary)		 TN 37021
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease		 TN 37021
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 TN 37021

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
VIJAY RAMU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FRANKLIN WOODS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      300 MED TECH PARKWAY
      JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604
    • JOHNSON CITY MEDICAL CENTER
      400 N STATE OF FRANKLIN RD
      JOHNSON CITY, TN 37604
    • JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      1901 S SHADY ST
      MOUNTAIN CITY, TN 37683

Why is my NPI data (personal information) being displayed publicly?
If you have an active NPI profile, your profile is required to be disclosed according to the FOIA and eFOIA. HIPAA also requires covered providers to share their NPI with other providers, health plans, clearinghouses and any entity that may need it for billing purposes.

How do I correct or change the NPI data displayed here?
At any time, providers can make changes to their NPI profile at NPPES. Login to NPPES to make changes online or call (800) 465-3203 for assistance. Changes made at NPPES will be reflected on this web site within a few days.

Can I hide my NPI profile from the public?
Unfortunately, No. The NPPES discloses health care provider data under the Freedom of Information Act to the public, which means anyone may request such information directly from the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. See the complete CMS Data Dissemination Notice here.