DR. SWAMINATHAN THANGARAJ D.O
NPI 1023499571
Psychiatry & Neurology - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Silver Spring, MD

Active since June 10, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1119 E WEST HWY, SILVER SPRING, MD 20910(202) 360-4787 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 30, 2023, Aug 5, 2020, Jun 13, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Swaminathan Thangaraj D.o NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. SWAMINATHAN THANGARAJ D.O (NPI 1023499571) is an individual child & adolescent psychiatry provider in Silver Spring, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (H0089319) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 5 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023499571
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0804X
Provider Legal NameDR. SWAMINATHAN THANGARAJCredential: D.O
Location Address1119 E WEST HWYSilver Spring, MD 20910-4852
Mailing AddressPo Box 1340Pembroke, MA 02359-1340 · (617) 383-4082 · Fax (617) 540-5120
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, ErieGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJune 10, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 20, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 20, 2024
✔ NPI 1023499571 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0804X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MD · H0089319✔ Licensed in MA · 288367
Definition
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0800X · License OT016640 (PA)
1119 E WEST HWY, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 135 Lake AvePembroke, MA 02359-2416 · Phone (617) 832-5019
Location 21800 Orleans St Rm 12347Baltimore, MD 21287 · Phone (410) 955-7858 · Fax (410) 955-8691
Location 34515 Falls Of Neuse RdRaleigh, NC 27609-6290 · Phone (919) 238-6760 · Fax (919) 238-6760
Location 48040 Georgia Ave Ste 170Silver Spring, MD 20910-4959 · Phone (202) 360-4787 · Fax (202) 360-4787
Location 54250 Fairfax Dr Ste 600Arlington, VA 22203-1665 · Phone (202) 360-4787 · Fax (202) 360-4787

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Swaminathan Thangaraj D.o is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3779832688
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220628002138
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Swaminathan Thangaraj reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Psychiatry
8040 GEORGIA AVE STE 170
Silver Spring, MD 20910
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia, Massachusetts and Maryland enrollments
  • 128 clinicians in this Medicare group
Same address
Community/Behavioral Health
8040 GEORGIA AVE STE 170
Silver Spring, MD 20910
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 17 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
194 services41 patients
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 90833
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.
124 services30 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Case Manager/Care Coordinator
1119 E WEST HWY
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Social Worker (Clinical)
1119 E WEST HWY
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Swaminathan Thangaraj's NPI number?

The NPI number for Swaminathan Thangaraj is 1023499571. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2015.

Where is Swaminathan Thangaraj located?

Swaminathan Thangaraj practices at 1119 E West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910. The listed phone number is (202) 360-4787.

What is Swaminathan Thangaraj's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0804X.

Is Swaminathan Thangaraj enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Swaminathan Thangaraj is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Swaminathan Thangaraj's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Swaminathan Thangaraj reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Axis Healthcare Group (Silver Spring, MD) and Mcs, PC (Silver Spring, MD). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Swaminathan Thangaraj's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Swaminathan Thangaraj accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and UnitedHealthcare list Swaminathan Thangaraj as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Swaminathan Thangaraj was last updated on March 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.