Nikil Swamy, MD
NPI 1396186979 · Neurology Physician · San Francisco, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nikil Swamy, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in San Francisco, CA (NPI 1396186979).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396186979
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1155845 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,136 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 720 | $213 |
| Critical Care, Each Additional 30 Minutes99292 | 100 | $107 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 61 | $191 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 60 | $131 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 32 | $120 |
| Insertion of Tube Into Neck Or Brain Artery for Diagnosis Or Treatment With Review By Radiologist36228 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$918 across 12 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2100 Webster St Ste 404San Francisco, CA 94115-2379Phone: (415) 600-5760Fax: (415) 369-1208
- 1501 Kings HwyInternal MedicineShreveport, LA 71103-4228Phone: (318) 813-2528Fax: (318) 813-2565
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-07-11
- Last updated
- 2020-11-19
- Certified
- 2020-11-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nikil Swamy's NPI number?
- Nikil Swamy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396186979, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nikil Swamy's specialty?
- Nikil Swamy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nikil Swamy located?
- Nikil Swamy's practice location on file with NPPES is 1100 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94109-6978.
- What is Nikil Swamy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nikil Swamy is (415) 600-5760.
- Does Nikil Swamy accept Medicare?
- Nikil Swamy is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nikil Swamy's NPI active?
- Yes — Nikil Swamy's NPI (1396186979) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.