Vishal Swaminathan
NPI 1578211355 · Ophthalmology Physician · Rochester, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vishal Swaminathan is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Rochester, MN (NPI 1578211355).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578211355
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 32447 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
4 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
339 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 | 196 | $124 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 47 | $39 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 41 | $160 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 21 | $33 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 20 | $62 |
| Exam of Retinal Blood Vessels Using a Special Camera After Injection of a Dye92235 | 14 | $162 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 61 | 30 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 58 | 33 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 48 | 26 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 45 | 25 |
| Fluorometholone | 40 | 20 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 38 | 19 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 29 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$31 across 1 record (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
- 2022-03-11
- Last updated
- 2023-07-13
- Certified
- 2023-07-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vishal Swaminathan's NPI number?
- Vishal Swaminathan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578211355, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vishal Swaminathan's specialty?
- Vishal Swaminathan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vishal Swaminathan located?
- Vishal Swaminathan's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001.
- What is Vishal Swaminathan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vishal Swaminathan is (507) 284-2511.
- Does Vishal Swaminathan accept Medicare?
- Vishal Swaminathan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vishal Swaminathan's NPI active?
- Yes — Vishal Swaminathan's NPI (1578211355) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.