Sivalingam Kanagasegar, MD
NPI 1982666012 · Rheumatology Physician · Crossville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sivalingam Kanagasegar, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Crossville, TN (NPI 1982666012).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982666012
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34807 (TN)
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
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
3,095 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 | 1,452 | $117 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 590 | $114 |
| Administration of Non-Hormonal Anti-Neoplastic Chemotherapy Under Skin Or Into Muscle96401 | 346 | $63 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 186 | $154 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 149 | $83 |
| Injection of Additional New Drug Or Substance Into Vein96375 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 67 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 854 | 312 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 798 | 229 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 705 | 178 |
| Gabapentin | 704 | 159 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 638 | 148 |
| Celecoxib | 584 | 164 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 453 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,816 across 165 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
- 2006-04-04
- Last updated
- 2023-05-30
- Certified
- 2023-05-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sivalingam Kanagasegar's NPI number?
- Sivalingam Kanagasegar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982666012, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sivalingam Kanagasegar's specialty?
- Sivalingam Kanagasegar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sivalingam Kanagasegar located?
- Sivalingam Kanagasegar's practice location on file with NPPES is 49 Cleveland St, Crossville, TN 38555-9716.
- What is Sivalingam Kanagasegar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sivalingam Kanagasegar is (931) 456-5515.
- Does Sivalingam Kanagasegar accept Medicare?
- Sivalingam Kanagasegar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sivalingam Kanagasegar's NPI active?
- Yes — Sivalingam Kanagasegar's NPI (1982666012) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.