Gowrappala Shanmukhappa Ramesh, M.D.
NPI 1053377051ActiveIndividual· Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology· Houston, TX
Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology (M.D.) with Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLC, practicing in Houston, Texas. Their prescriptions cost Medicare Part D more than their services did: $786,279 for 1,462 claims, against $79,827 paid for services in 2024. Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was the largest of 19 companies reporting payments in 2025, $20,895 in all, mostly speaking and faculty fees. Lists Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center and 2 other hospitals as hospital affiliations.
Overview
| NPI | 1053377051 |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Entity type | Individual |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Sole proprietor | Yes |
| NPI issued | Apr 26, 2006 |
| Last updated in NPPES | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Certified by provider | Nov 16, 2021 |
Specialties and licenses
| Taxonomy | Code | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology Primary | 207RG0100X | G0520 | TX |
| Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology | 207RG0100X | G0250 | TX |
Exclusion screening
| List | Result | Details |
|---|---|---|
| HHS-OIG LEIE · Nov 10, 2026 | No match | Checked by NPI and by name + state |
| North Carolina Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| New York OMIG · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Ohio Medicaid · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Pennsylvania Medicheck · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
| Washington HCA · Nov 11, 2026 | No match | — |
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Medicare
| Enrollment (PECOS) | Enrolled Practitioner - Gastroenterology (TX) |
|---|---|
| Accepts assignment | Yes (participating) |
Medicare services in 2024
| Medicare patients | 429 |
|---|---|
| Services billed | 836 across 35 procedure codes |
| Paid by Medicare | $79,827 |
Part D prescriptions in 2024
| Prescriptions (claims) | 1,462 · 3,061 30-day fills |
|---|---|
| Patients | 622 |
| Total drug cost | $786,279 |
| Generic share | 78% of claims |
Education and affiliations
| Graduation year | 1968 |
|---|---|
| Medicare specialty | Gastroenterology |
| Secondary specialties | Internal Medicine |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth |
Medical group
- Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, PLLCFlower Mound, TX · 608 clinicians
Hospital affiliations
- Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical CenterHouston, TX
- Memorial Hermann Katy HospitalKaty, TX
- Memorial Hermann Memorial City HospitalHouston, TX
Other facilities
- Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital KatyInpatient rehabilitation facility · Katy, TX
Industry payments (Open Payments)
- 2025$20,895 · 127 payments from 19 companies
- 2024$39,722 · 199 payments from 23 companies
Top paying companies in 2025
| Company | Amount | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | $18,683 | 26 |
| Abbvie Inc. | $488.48 | 35 |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | $392.34 | 9 |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | $360.73 | 13 |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. | $165.71 | 7 |
What the 2025 payments were for
- Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program$15,910 · 8 payments
- Food and Beverage$3,042 · 110 payments
- Travel and Lodging$1,943 · 9 payments
Receiving payments does not imply wrongdoing. What Open Payments covers ·original records
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