Kala Swamynathan, M.D.
NPI 1427029768 · Specialist · Stockton, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kala Swamynathan, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Stockton, CA (NPI 1427029768).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427029768
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A63877 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
3,880 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 | 938 | $153 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 765 | $50 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 585 | $108 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 518 | $45 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 333 | $82 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 157 | $159 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 471 | 149 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 197 | 54 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 107 | 43 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 84 | 25 |
| Timolol Maleate | 78 | 26 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 71 | 25 |
| Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprostbrand: Rocklatan | 70 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$531 across 18 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
- 2006-01-26
- Last updated
- 2008-07-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kala Swamynathan's NPI number?
- Kala Swamynathan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427029768, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kala Swamynathan's specialty?
- Kala Swamynathan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Kala Swamynathan located?
- Kala Swamynathan's practice location on file with NPPES is 1805 N California St, Stockton, CA 95204-6037.
- What is Kala Swamynathan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kala Swamynathan is (209) 948-5515.
- Does Kala Swamynathan accept Medicare?
- Kala Swamynathan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kala Swamynathan's NPI active?
- Yes — Kala Swamynathan's NPI (1427029768) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-07-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.