Visvanatha Giri, M.D.
NPI 1609868553 · Specialist · Joliet, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Visvanatha Giri, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Joliet, IL (NPI 1609868553).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609868553
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 036-096329 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
447 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 105 | $184 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 90 | $217 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 78 | $176 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 56 | $80 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 25 | $10 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 25 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 65 | 19 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 53 | 28 |
| Prednisone | 26 | 21 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 24 | — |
| Umeclidinium Bromidebrand: Incruse Ellipta | 22 | — |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 21 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$133 across 7 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
- 2005-08-17
- Last updated
- 2008-09-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Visvanatha Giri's NPI number?
- Visvanatha Giri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609868553, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Visvanatha Giri's specialty?
- Visvanatha Giri is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Visvanatha Giri located?
- Visvanatha Giri's practice location on file with NPPES is 903 129th Infantry Dr, Joliet, IL 60435-3171.
- What is Visvanatha Giri's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Visvanatha Giri is (815) 725-2653.
- Does Visvanatha Giri accept Medicare?
- Visvanatha Giri is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Visvanatha Giri's NPI active?
- Yes — Visvanatha Giri's NPI (1609868553) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-09-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.