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Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology

Indira Gandhi Medical College

6102 Parkway D R Suite 106
Corpus Chritsti, TX 78414

(361) 226-1908

Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD is a pulmonologist in Corpus Chritsti, TX specializing in adult pulmonology. He graduated from Indira Gandhi Medical College. Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Health, Corpus Christi Medical Center, Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area, TEXAS COASTAL BEND PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE ASSOCIATES PLLC and GULF COAST INTENSIVISTS, PLLC.

Office Locations

6102 Parkway D R Suite 106
Corpus Chritsti, TX 78414

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CHRISTUS Health

6102 Parkway Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78414

(361) 226-1908

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

endobronchial biopsy

inpatient hospital care

pulmonary function test

By Affordability:

bronchoscopy with biopsy

endobronchial biopsy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD performed more endobronchial biopsy, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), and pulmonary function test (PFT) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for bronchoscopy with biopsy, and endobronchial biopsy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

thoracentesis

By Affordability:

diagnostic bronchoscopy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD performed more thoracentesis procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic bronchoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

biopsy

By Affordability:

bronchoscopy

pleural drainage

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD performed more biopsy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for bronchoscopy, and pleural drainage that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Corpus Chritsti, TX during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	28
inpatient care	16
outpatient care	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Corpus Chritsti, TX during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Corpus Chritsti, TX during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
bronchoscopy	20
doctor visit	102
hospital care	828
inpatient care	828
minimally invasive procedures	20
pleural drainage	20
pulmonary testing	51

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	280
Black	0
Hispanic	210
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	76
Less than 65	98

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	57
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	68
Diabetes	56
Dementia	26
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Corpus Chritsti, TX during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	17
aspiration	62
bronchoscopy	87
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	369
hospital care	2083
inpatient care	2083
minimally invasive procedures	87
pleural drainage	62
pulmonary testing	235
sleep study	33

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	32
Hispanic	246
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	120
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	72
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	64
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	71
Diabetes	59
Dementia	39
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Corpus Chritsti, TX during 2017 were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	15
aspiration	54
bronchoscopy	86
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	408
hospital care	1779
inpatient care	1779
minimally invasive procedures	86
pleural drainage	54
preventive care	13
pulmonary testing	301
sleep study	27
vaccines	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	326
Female	342

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	353
Black	28
Hispanic	271
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	118
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	71
Diabetes	61
Dementia	34
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Corpus Chritsti, TX during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	72
bronchoscopy	91
catheterization	15
doctor visit	576
hospital care	2342
inpatient care	2342
pleural drainage	72
pulmonary testing	306

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	382
Female	396

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	450
Black	27
Hispanic	288
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	282
From 75 to 84	252
85 and over	128
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	72
Diabetes	57
Dementia	34
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Corpus Chritsti, TX during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and chronic care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
bronchoscopy	70
chronic care	99
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	765
hospital care	2901
inpatient care	2901
minimally invasive procedures	70
pleural drainage	31
pulmonary testing	397

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	454
Female	528

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	564
Black	43
Hispanic	361
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	360
From 75 to 84	301
85 and over	154
Less than 65	167

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	68
Diabetes	55
Dementia	32
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Corpus Chritsti, TX during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	18
aspiration	31
bronchoscopy	60
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	748
hospital care	3680
inpatient care	3680
minimally invasive procedures	76
pleural drainage	47
pulmonary testing	343
thoracostomy	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	512
Female	523

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	548
Black	30
Hispanic	434
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	405
From 75 to 84	321
85 and over	125
Less than 65	184

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	53
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	61
Diabetes	56
Dementia	34
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Corpus Chritsti, TX during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	23
bronchoscopy	26
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	923
hospital care	3045
inpatient care	3045
minimally invasive procedures	26
pleural drainage	23
pulmonary testing	356

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	452
Female	471

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	530
Black	27
Hispanic	344
Asian	11
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	302
85 and over	124
Less than 65	139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	63
Diabetes	55
Dementia	32
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Corpus Chritsti, TX during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	37
bronchoscopy	47
diagnostic procedures	47
doctor visit	1142
hospital care	3012
inpatient care	3012
minimally invasive procedures	47
pleural drainage	37
pulmonary testing	433

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	447
Female	514

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	580
Black	31
Hispanic	321
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	369
From 75 to 84	340
85 and over	129
Less than 65	123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	63
Diabetes	53
Dementia	19
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Corpus Chritsti, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and chronic care.

airway management	16
aspiration	41
bronchoscopy	60
catheterization	16
chronic care	99
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	629
hospital care	1971
inpatient care	1969
minimally invasive procedures	58
outpatient care	12
pleural drainage	43
preventive care	13
pulmonary testing	302
sleep study	30
thoracostomy	16
vaccines	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	287
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	19
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	333
Hispanic	225
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	189
85 and over	88
Less than 65	93
65 to 74	222

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	22
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	45
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	13
Dementia	22

Education & Training

Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD graduated from Indira Gandhi Medical College. He completed residency at Howard University Hospital. He is certified by the Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Indira Gandhi Medical College

Residency: Howard University Hospital

Board Certification: Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CHRISTUS Health

Corpus Christi Medical Center

Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area

TEXAS COASTAL BEND PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE ASSOCIATES PLLC

GULF COAST INTENSIVISTS, PLLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$1,615 ANORO $580	BREO $393	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $365	NUCALA $168	INCRUSE $98	Other $12
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,510 SYMBICORT $679	BREZTRI $318	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $259	CRESTOR $64	FASENRA $64	Other $126
Pulmonx Corporation	$1,365 Zephyr Endobronchial Valve $874	PULMONX CHARTIS TABLET CONSOLE $377	CHARTIS CATHETER $80	ZEPHYR DELIVERY CATHETER $34
Mylan Specialty L.P.	$1,198 Yupelri $861	Perforomist $246	$92
Covidien LP	$711 superDimension $711
Other	$3,241 SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $402	CFN PleurX $400	OPSUMIT $309	UPTRAVI $236	Aerospan $121	Other $1,774

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,672
Travel and Lodging	$1,837
Education	$132

Biography

Dr. Ramakrishna Chakilam is a specialist in hospital medicine (hospitalist) and adult pulmonology. He is professionally affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center and CHRISTUS Health. Dr. Chakilam attended medical school at Indira Gandhi Medical College. His residency was performed at Howard University Hospital.