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DR. SWAMINATHAN GIRIDHARAN MD,FACP,FACE,MBBS
NPI 1578530770
Specialist in Brooklyn, NY

Active since March 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledCLIA 33D0951191 · Waiver
90 OCEAN CT, BROOKLYN, NY 11235(718) 332-7398(718) 743-5679 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 26, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Dr. Swaminathan Giridharan Md,facp,face,mbbs NPPES

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

DR. SWAMINATHAN GIRIDHARAN MD,FACP,FACE,MBBS (NPI 1578530770) is an individual specialist in Brooklyn, New York, licensed in New York (128923) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through September 14, 2028, and is a graduate of Other (1970).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578530770
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SWAMINATHAN GIRIDHARANCredential: MD,FACP,FACE,MBBS
Location Address90 OCEAN CTBrooklyn, NY 11235-6107
Mailing Address90 Ocean CtBrooklyn, NY 11235-6107 · (718) 332-7398 · Fax (718) 743-5679
Phone(718) 332-7398
Fax(718) 743-5679
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1970
Enumeration DateMarch 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 26, 2015
✔ NPI 1578530770 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 128923
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
90 OCEAN CT, Brooklyn, NY 11235
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINB11541NY
Medicaid00465545NY
Medicare PIN25A631NY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Swaminathan Giridharan Md,facp,face,mbbs is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID5890857130
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081222000255
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.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 33D0951191

Swaminathan Giridharan · Brooklyn, NY
Active · expires Sep 14, 2028
CLIA Number33D0951191
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 15, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateSeptember 14, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDr. Swaminathan Giridharan
Laboratory Phone(718) 332-7398
Laboratory LocationSwaminathan Giridharan90 Ocean Court, Brooklyn, NY 11235
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

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.
132 services55 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
122 services68 patients
Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 82962
A blood glucose test uses a handheld device to measure the amount of sugar in your blood. A small prick on your finger allows a drop of blood to be placed on a test strip, which is then read by the device. This helps monitor and manage diabetes effectively.
100 services37 patients
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306
An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.
41 services34 patients
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 76536
An ultrasound scan of the head and neck soft tissue is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of the soft tissues in these areas. It helps identify any abnormalities or issues, such as tumors, cysts, or infections. It's painless and doesn't involve radiation.
26 services26 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
25 services20 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
21%29 patients
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
13%24 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
11%27 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
11%27 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
7%27 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
90%50 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
100%138 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
5%62 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
98%50 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
33%49 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
58%62 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
26%62 patients2/55-star benchmark: 59%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers31 claims74 services$5.80 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
7 suppliers15 claims23 services$1.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$58.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$29.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers18 claims18 services$184.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Giridharan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Swaminathan Giridharan is 1578530770. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 7, 2006.

Where is Swaminathan Giridharan located?

Swaminathan Giridharan practices at 90 Ocean Ct, Brooklyn, NY 11235. The listed phone number is (718) 332-7398.

What is Swaminathan Giridharan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Swaminathan Giridharan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Swaminathan Giridharan is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Does Swaminathan Giridharan hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 33D0951191) is associated with this NPI, valid through September 14, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Swaminathan Giridharan was last updated on February 26, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.