Sivaraman Gounder, MD
NPI 1740436237 · Internal Medicine Physician · El Centro, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sivaraman Gounder, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in El Centro, CA (NPI 1740436237).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740436237
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A113016 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
9,787 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 5,024 | $110 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 2,395 | $79 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 753 | $117 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 343 | $190 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 332 | $78 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 74 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 221 | 60 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 172 | 38 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 167 | 32 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 138 | 26 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 133 | 30 |
| Furosemide | 128 | 41 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$345 across 11 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
- 2008-08-15
- Last updated
- 2025-11-17
- Certified
- 2025-11-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sivaraman Gounder's NPI number?
- Sivaraman Gounder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740436237, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sivaraman Gounder's specialty?
- Sivaraman Gounder is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sivaraman Gounder located?
- Sivaraman Gounder's practice location on file with NPPES is 2061 Ross Ave Ste a, El Centro, CA 92243-3687.
- What is Sivaraman Gounder's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sivaraman Gounder is (760) 353-5933.
- Does Sivaraman Gounder accept Medicare?
- Sivaraman Gounder is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sivaraman Gounder's NPI active?
- Yes — Sivaraman Gounder's NPI (1740436237) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.