Swaminathan Giridharan, MD,FACP,FACE,MBBS
NPI 1578530770 · Specialist · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Endocrinology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Swaminathan Giridharan, MD,FACP,FACE,MBBS is a Specialist provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1578530770).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578530770
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD,FACP,FACE,MBBS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 128923 (NY)
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
487 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 | 132 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 122 | $104 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 100 | $3 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 41 | $192 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Head and Neck Soft Tissue76536 | 26 | $128 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 25 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 140 | 46 |
| Metformin Hcl | 119 | 37 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 68 | 15 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 59 | 18 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 49 | 16 |
| Glipizidebrand: Glipizide Er | 45 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$688 across 20 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
- 2006-03-07
- Last updated
- 2015-02-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Swaminathan Giridharan's NPI number?
- Swaminathan Giridharan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578530770, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Swaminathan Giridharan's specialty?
- Swaminathan Giridharan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Swaminathan Giridharan located?
- Swaminathan Giridharan's practice location on file with NPPES is 90 Ocean Ct, Brooklyn, NY 11235-6107.
- What is Swaminathan Giridharan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Swaminathan Giridharan is (718) 332-7398.
- Does Swaminathan Giridharan accept Medicare?
- Swaminathan Giridharan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Swaminathan Giridharan's NPI active?
- Yes — Swaminathan Giridharan's NPI (1578530770) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-02-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.