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Dr. Rama Poola, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Endocrinology

1730 E Lake Shore Drive
Decatur, IL 62521

(217) 787-8870

Dr. Rama Poola, MD is an endocrinologist in Springfield, IL specializing in adult endocrinology. Dr. Rama Poola, MD is affiliated with HSHS MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

1118 W Legacy Pointe Drive
Springfield, IL 62711

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1730 E Lake Shore Drive
Decatur, IL 62521

(217) 787-8870

(217) 787-6158

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Rama Poola, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

blood glucose self-monitoring

blood glucose tests

blood tests

finger stick glucose test

glucose monitoring

glucose tests

lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Rama Poola, MD had a list price for blood glucose self-monitoring, blood glucose tests, blood tests, finger stick glucose test, glucose monitoring, glucose tests, and lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. 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:

A1C test

diabetes management

By Affordability:

A1C test

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

diabetes management

diabetes screening

glycated protein test

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Rama Poola, MD performed more A1C test, and diabetes management procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and this provider also had a list price for A1C test, blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, diabetes management, diabetes screening, glycated protein test, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) 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

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rama Poola, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	244

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rama Poola, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Springfield, IL during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rama Poola, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	14
doctor visit	176
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
lab tests	14
preventive care	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Poola, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	25
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Poola, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	58
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rama Poola, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Springfield, IL during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rama Poola, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	95
doctor visit	272
hospital care	257
inpatient care	257
lab tests	132
preventive care	82

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Poola, MD.

**Gender**
Male	102
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	13
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Poola, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	75
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rama Poola, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Springfield, IL during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rama Poola, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	106
doctor visit	251
hospital care	270
inpatient care	270
lab tests	161
preventive care	106

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Poola, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	280

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	482
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	38
Less than 65	200

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Poola, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	72
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rama Poola, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Springfield, IL during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rama Poola, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	96
doctor visit	255
hospital care	301
inpatient care	301
lab tests	165
preventive care	96

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Poola, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	15
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Poola, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	30
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	74
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rama Poola, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Springfield, IL during 2017 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rama Poola, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	17
diabetes management	253
doctor visit	259
lab tests	253
preventive care	100

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Poola, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Poola, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	75
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rama Poola, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Springfield, IL during 2018 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rama Poola, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	16
diabetes management	485
doctor visit	469
lab tests	537
preventive care	262

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Poola, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Poola, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	75
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rama Poola, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Springfield, IL during 2019 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rama Poola, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	19
diabetes management	604
doctor visit	472
lab tests	676
preventive care	384

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Poola, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	127

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	18
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Poola, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	75
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rama Poola, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Springfield, IL during 2020 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rama Poola, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	32
diabetes management	653
doctor visit	605
lab tests	653
preventive care	318

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Poola, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	265
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	150
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	13
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Poola, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	73
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	75
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rama Poola, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Springfield, IL during 2021 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rama Poola, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	47
diabetes management	540
doctor visit	716
lab tests	540
preventive care	296

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Poola, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	18
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Poola, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	75
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rama Poola, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Springfield, IL during 2022 were lab tests, diabetes management, preventive care and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rama Poola, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	83
diabetes management	504
doctor visit	669
lab tests	504
preventive care	308

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Poola, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	21
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Poola, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	75
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rama Poola, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rama Poola, MD treated as an endocrinologist in Springfield, IL were lab tests, diabetes management, hospital care and inpatient care.

blood draw	35
diabetes management	335
doctor visit	398
hospital care	219
inpatient care	219
lab tests	363
preventive care	196

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rama Poola, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	138

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	221
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	50
85 and over	14
Less than 65	61
65 to 74	113

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rama Poola, MD treated were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	66
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Cancer	8
Dementia	8

Education & Training

This provider has a state license in Illinois.

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rama Poola, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HSHS MEDICAL GROUP INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Lilly USA, LLC	$337 HUMULIN $140	MOUNJARO $44	JARDIANCE $38	LYUMJEV $25	$90
INSULET CORPORATION	$233 Omnipod $233
Novo Nordisk Inc	$176 RYBELSUS $86	Ozempic $73	$17
Corcept Therapeutics	$130 Korlym $130
Abbott Laboratories	$129 Freestyle Libre 2 $129
Other	$872 Minimed 670G System $142	Synthroid $109	MINIMED 780G $99	Kerendia $84	Repatha $83	Other $355

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,878

Biography

Dr. Rama Poola specializes in adult endocrinology and practices in Springfield, IL and Decatur, IL. Dr. Poola has obtained a license to practice in Illinois.