Viswanathan Swaminathan, M.D.,DFAPA
NPI 1376568550 · Psychiatry Physician · Plymouthy, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Viswanathan Swaminathan, M.D.,DFAPA is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Plymouthy, NC (NPI 1376568550).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376568550
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.,DFAPA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 22636 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
472 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 263 | $125 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 133 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 76 | $88 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$125 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 82 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Risperidone | 508 | 59 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 425 | 65 |
| Alprazolam | 368 | 47 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 344 | 47 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 327 | 53 |
| Clonazepam | 321 | 38 |
| Olanzapine | 290 | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$818 across 41 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-12
- Last updated
- 2022-01-11
- Certified
- 2022-01-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Viswanathan Swaminathan's NPI number?
- Viswanathan Swaminathan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376568550, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Viswanathan Swaminathan's specialty?
- Viswanathan Swaminathan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Viswanathan Swaminathan located?
- Viswanathan Swaminathan's practice location on file with NPPES is 804.washington Street, Plymouthy, NC 27962.
- What is Viswanathan Swaminathan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Viswanathan Swaminathan is (252) 793-1154.
- Does Viswanathan Swaminathan accept Medicare?
- Viswanathan Swaminathan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Viswanathan Swaminathan's NPI active?
- Yes — Viswanathan Swaminathan's NPI (1376568550) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.