
Ravi Shankar Ainapudi, MD
Gastroenterology
Highlights
Languages
- Telugu
- English
Gender
MaleLocations
- Gastroenterology, Smithtown
- 48 Route 25A, Suite 105, Smithtown, NY 11787
- Get Directions
- phone: 631-360-4000
- fax: 631-360-4100
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Stony Brook University, Gastroenterology, 2005
- Residency: Stony Brook University, Internal Medicine, 2002
- Internship/Residency: Stony Brook University, Surgery, 1999
- Internship: Stony Brook University, Transitional, 1998
- Medical School: Guntur Medical College, Medicine, 1986
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2005
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare PPO
- Affinity
- Affinity Essential
- Affinity Exchange
- Affinity Medicaid
- Affinity Medicare
- American Plan Administrators PPO
- Anthem
- Anthem Child Health Plus
- Anthem Essential Plan 1 & 2
- Anthem Essential Plan 3 & 4
- Anthem Medicaid and Individual
- Anthem Medicare
- Blue Cross Mcd Hmo
- Blue Cross Medicaid
- Centers Plan For Health Living
- Centers Plan For Healthy Living
- Centivo
- Cigna
- Cigna Medicare
- Coventry Health Care
- Elderplan
- Elderplan Medicaid
- Emblem
- Emblem HIP
- Emblem Medicaid
- Emblem Medicare
- Fidelis
- Fidelis Health Exchange
- Fidelis Medicaid
- Fidelis Medicare
- First Health
- GHI
- GHI CBP NY City Employee
- GHI CBP PPO EPO
- GHI HMO
- GHI Medicare Choice PPO/Value Options
- GHI NYS NYC Value Options
- GHI PPO EPO
- HCP Child Health Plus
- Health First Medicare
- Healthsmart Benefit Solutions
- HIP
- HIP Child Health Plus
- HIP Hcare Partners Essent Pl 1&2
- HIP Hcare Partners Essential 3&4
- HIP Hcare Partners HMO
- HIP Hcare Partners Medicaid
- HIP Hcare Partners Medicare HMO
- HIP Hlth Essential Pl 1 & 2
- HIP Hlth Essential Pl 3&4
- HIP HMO POS
- HIP Medicaid
- HIP Medicare HMO
- HIP Medicare PPO
- HIP NY City HMO
- HIP PPO EPO
- HIP Somos Child Health Plus
- HIP Somos Essential Plan 1&2
- HIP Somos Essential Plan 3&4
- HIP Somos Medicaid/HARP
- Humana
- Humana Medicare
- Local
- Local 1 Bricklayers Magnacare
- Local 1102 Magna
- Local 1205
- Local 1298 Magna
- Local 138 Operating Engineers Magna
- Local 1500
- Local 1964
- Local 210 Retiree Grp Magna
- Local 210 Unity Welfare Fund
- Local 25 Ibew Magna
- Local 272 Welfare Fund Magna
- Local 29 Blasters & Drillers & Minors
- Local 3 Magna
- Local 30 Trust Fund Engineers Magna
- Local 338 Magna
- Local 342 50 Magna
- Local 342 Insurance Trust Magna
- Local 361 Magna Care
- Local 381 Magna
- Local 40 Iron Workers
- Local 463 Health Fund
- Local 522
- Local 66 Magna
- Local 6A Cement And Concrete
- Local 802 Musicians
- Local 803 Ibt Health And Welfare Fund Inc.
- Local 804
- Local 806 Bridge Painters - Alicare
- Local 810
- Local 810 Union Wire Metal
- Local 812 Magna
- Local 888 Magna
- Longevity
- Magna Direct Plus
- Magna Preferred PPO
- Medicaid
- Medicaid Out Of State
- Medicare
- Medicare Railroad
- Meritain Health
- Meritain Health Aetna PPO
- Molina
- Molina Exchange
- Molina Medicaid
- Multiplan
- Optum Health/Blue Cross
- Oscar
- Oscar Health Exchange
- Other Medicaid
- Other Medicare
- Oxford
- Oxford Bh
- Oxford Medicare
- Partners Health Plan
- Partners Health Plan Medicare
- Secure Horizon Mcr Complete PPO
- Three Rivers
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- UMR
- UMR UHC Salt Lake City
- United HC Choice Plus POS
- United HC Community Child Health Plus
- United HC Community Medicaid
- United HC Essential Pl 1 & 2
- United HC Essential Pl 3&4
- United HC Exchange
- United HC HMO POS
- United HC Medicare HMO
- United HC Medicare PPO
- United HC Narrow Network
- United Hc Nexus ACO R
- United HC NexusACO OA
- United HC PPO
- United HC PPO Empire Plan
- United HC PPO EPO Indemnity
- United HC Speech
- United Health Plus PPO
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare Medicaid
- United Healthcare Medicare
- United Healthcare Mpn
- VNS Choice
- Vns Choice Medicare Replacement
- Wellcare
- Wellcare Medicaid
- Wellcare Medicare
- World Trade Ctr Fund
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
260 ratings, 57 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/25/2026
Excellent. Very thorough. Prepared for my visit prior to seeing me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2026
Dr. Ainapudi is a true professional and a wonderful doctor and person. He is the BEST!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2026
Dr. Ainapudi was so knowledgeable and kind. His explanations were in very understandable words and he listened to my concerns and patiently answered all of my questions. He had a plan that I understood and was anxious to try
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2026
Dr. Ainapudi is excellent, looked for the cause root of my liver issue, explained everything in details, allowed me to ask all my questions. He called me to give me my results the day they came out and gave me choices for future treatment. Very impressed by him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2026
Dr. Ainapudi is great. Explains everything thoroughly and never rushes you through your appointment
- No RatingReviewed on 1/23/2026
Dr Ainapudi contacted me several times via the phone to check on me throughout the duration of my illness. He went above and beyond and I cannot thank him enough for making me feel that he was genuinely concerned and assisted me in all my needs. I would highly recommend him to other people.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Dr. Ainapudi explains things in a thorough friendly manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Highly caring physician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2026
Dr. Ainapudi is top notch
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2026
Dr. Ainapudi was kind and caring. Very informative about upcoming procedure. Highly recommend him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
He is the BEST!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2026
Dr. Ainapudi is the most caring, and concerning man I have ever met. He is the best doctor ever makes you feel comfortable And spends time with you that you need.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/1/2026
Good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2025
Always a great experience. Very caring Dr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Of ALL my doctors AND specialists, Dr. Ainapudi is at the top of my list. He is a wonderful listener, he explains things clearly and is just a nice, caring person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
Dr. Ainapudi is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
He is remarkable. He has helped me, my husband, my in-laws. It's so refreshing to find a doctor that actually takes the time to listen and respond in a caring way
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
Dr Ainapudi, as usual, was kind & informative. He is a gem!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
I am very pleased with my doctor!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2025
Dr. Ainapudi was very reassuring that all was well with me gastronomically
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2025
Dr. Ainapudi is always a trusted, caring physician who listens and explains to the degree you understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/3/2025
Dr. Ainapudi has the best bedside personality of any Dr I have ever been to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Dr Ainapudi was wonderful. He explained everything and the medication he prescribed helped. He told me to call him In 6 days which I will. I felt like he really cared. I was very impressed and would recommend him to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2025
Pure excellence!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2025
Best Doctor. Very honest, caring, knowledgeable and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2025
I had a very good experience Dr. Ainapudi is kind and very caring Listening to my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2025
Dr took a lot of time with me no rush
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Outstanding care ?
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
Dr. Ainapudi took his time to explain everything and accommodated my husband's appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2025
The doctor was excellent. He explained everything, gave me options and let me make the decision. I was comfortable with him right away
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2025
Dr. Ainapudi is a kind and compassionate physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2025
We had an excellent discussion after a through checkup
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
The pulmonologist was very knowledgeable and thoughtful to listen to my symptoms and concerns & pull it all together to help me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Very thorough and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
I have been using Dr. AINAPUDI for over 20 years and I would recommend him to anyone and I have over the years. He is the definition of a truly great caring and excellent Dr. I cannot say enough about him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2025
Dr Ainapudi was very thorough and so friendly I would highly recommend him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2025
Dr. A. Was a revelation! Caring, engaged, kindly...I've never had such a positive first impression. The man actually cared, actually looked over my history before discussing my issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2025
Dr. Ainapudi is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2025
Very caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2025
Excellent Dr. Very compassionate!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2025
Dr. Ainapudi is an excellent physician. Very knowledgeable. He always take good care of me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2025
Dr is the best Dr I have
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/24/2025
Dr. Ainapudi thoroughly explains everything. Also gives strict, clear diet recommendations to deal with pain and situation
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2025
Dr Ainapudi is the kindest most caring doctor. I trust him completely
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2025
My experience with Dr. Ainapudi was excellent. I look forward to continuing under his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
Dr Ainapudi is superb. Excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Dr. Ainapudi is an excellent physician- caring, thorough and extremely knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2025
Being that this was my first visit the Doctor treated me and my concerns as a patient in long standing. He was kind and informative and asked if I had any questions or concerns. I could not ask for a better impression.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2025
Willing to contact and work together with my oncologist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/9/2025
Excellent physician Patient, caring and very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2025
Dr. Ainapaudi is always patient & easy to speak to. Very good at diagnosing a problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2025
Excellent first visit with this doctor. He had such compassion and explained everything so well and detailed to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
I would like to refer my husband, he needs great care like this. I really appreciated how patient the doctor was and how he left plenty of time for questions and he made sure that before I left that I had no additional questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2025
Empathetic, genuine kindness shown
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2025
Dr Ainapudi is an excellent doctor. Very skilled, he listens and he cares.