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DR. GURUSWAMI GIRI M.D.
NPI 1578537619
Ophthalmology in Venice, FL

Active since February 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1550 E VENICE AVE, VENICE, FL 34292(941) 792-2020 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 29, 2026, Jun 2, 2026, May 28, 2025 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Guruswami Giri M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GURUSWAMI GIRI M.D. (NPI 1578537619) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Venice, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME171054) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 5 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578537619
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GURUSWAMI GIRICredential: M.D.
Location Address1550 E VENICE AVEVenice, FL 34292-1661
Mailing AddressPo Box 11407Birmingham, AL 35246-8575 · (864) 359-1308 · Fax (239) 496-3939
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 29, 2026
✔ NPI 1578537619 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME171054
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
1550 E VENICE AVE, Venice, FL 34292

Secondary Practice Locations 5

Location 16807 State Road 70 EBradenton, FL 34203-9743 · Phone (239) 466-2020
Location 22111 Bee Ridge RdSarasota, FL 34239-6104 · Phone (941) 792-2020
Location 36002 Pointe West BlvdBradenton, FL 34209-5531 · Phone (239) 466-2020
Location 47915 US Highway 301 N Ste 101Ellenton, FL 34222-3532 · Phone (239) 466-2020
Location 53894 Sun City Center BlvdSun City Center, FL 33573-6806 · Phone (239) 466-2020

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid001897105PA

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. Guruswami Giri M.d. 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 ID2163435587
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241220002303
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 Guruswami Giri reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ophthalmology
6002 POINTE WEST BLVD
Bradenton, FL 34209
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 64 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
7373 WEST LANE
Stockton, CA 95210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 20,078 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34292 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

Eyewear Supplier
1550 E VENICE AVE
VENICE, FL 34292
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1550 E VENICE AVE
VENICE, FL 34292
Optometrist
1550 E VENICE AVE
VENICE, FL 34292
Optometrist
1550 E VENICE AVE
VENICE, FL 34292

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 Guruswami Giri's NPI number?

The NPI number for Guruswami Giri is 1578537619. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2006.

Where is Guruswami Giri located?

Guruswami Giri practices at 1550 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292. The listed phone number is (941) 792-2020.

What is Guruswami Giri's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Guruswami Giri enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Guruswami Giri 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 Guruswami Giri's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Guruswami Giri reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Eye Associates Of Manatee, LLP (Bradenton, FL) and Permanente Medical Group Inc (Stockton, CA). 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 Guruswami Giri's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Guruswami Giri accept?

Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Providence Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare list Guruswami Giri 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 Guruswami Giri was last updated on September 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 34 days 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.