Kanchana Viswanathan, MD
NPI 1760491104 · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician · Long Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Endocrinology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kanchana Viswanathan, MD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider in Long Beach, CA (NPI 1760491104).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760491104
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C53345 (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
19 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
578 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 | 237 | $142 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 107 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 80 | $200 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 75 | $81 |
| Continuous Monitoring of Blood Sugar Level in Tissue Fluid Using Sensor Under Skin With Interpretation and Report95251 | 34 | $37 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 64 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 451 | 95 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 397 | 110 |
| Metformin Hcl | 269 | 89 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 232 | 65 |
| Dulaglutidebrand: Trulicity | 213 | 52 |
| Insulin Glargine,hum.rec.anlogbrand: Lantus Solostar | 186 | 67 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,807 across 145 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
- 2006-08-05
- Last updated
- 2013-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kanchana Viswanathan's NPI number?
- Kanchana Viswanathan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760491104, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kanchana Viswanathan's specialty?
- Kanchana Viswanathan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kanchana Viswanathan located?
- Kanchana Viswanathan's practice location on file with NPPES is 1868 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806-6113.
- What is Kanchana Viswanathan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kanchana Viswanathan is (562) 595-4718.
- Does Kanchana Viswanathan accept Medicare?
- Kanchana Viswanathan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kanchana Viswanathan's NPI active?
- Yes — Kanchana Viswanathan's NPI (1760491104) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.