Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD
NPI 1801865332 · Ophthalmology Physician · Schererville, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Schererville, IN (NPI 1801865332).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801865332
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- M1649 (TX)
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
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
2,119 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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 470 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 297 | $118 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 195 | $488 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 195 | $37 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 183 | $155 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 160 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 413 | 161 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 278 | 97 |
| Latanoprost | 200 | 37 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 149 | 57 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 99 | 25 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 91 | 34 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 80 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,115 across 19 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
- 2006-03-16
- Last updated
- 2021-04-23
- Certified
- 2021-04-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Surendar Dwarakanathan's NPI number?
- Surendar Dwarakanathan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801865332, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Surendar Dwarakanathan's specialty?
- Surendar Dwarakanathan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Surendar Dwarakanathan located?
- Surendar Dwarakanathan's practice location on file with NPPES is 320 W US Highway 30, Schererville, IN 46375-1856.
- What is Surendar Dwarakanathan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Surendar Dwarakanathan is (708) 860-5432.
- Does Surendar Dwarakanathan accept Medicare?
- Surendar Dwarakanathan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Surendar Dwarakanathan's NPI active?
- Yes — Surendar Dwarakanathan's NPI (1801865332) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.