Quick answers
- Does Swaminathan Thangaraj accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Swaminathan Thangaraj accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Swaminathan Thangaraj see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 41 Original Medicare patients and 339 services for Swaminathan Thangaraj. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Swaminathan Thangaraj's NPI number?
- 1023499571. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Swaminathan Thangaraj, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 41 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 339 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 63 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)194 services
- Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes (90833)124 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- Depression75%
- Anxiety75%
- High blood pressure66%
- Diabetes37%
- Arthritis34%
Practice locations
Addresses where Swaminathan Thangaraj is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1117 E W HwySilver Spring, MD 20910 (202) 360‑4787
- 1150 Varnum St NEWashington, DC 20017 (202) 360‑4787
- 8040 Georgia Ave, Suite 170Silver Spring, MD 20910 (202) 360‑4787
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Swaminathan Thangaraj as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Axis Healthcare Group73 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Silver Spring
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Silver Spring, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Axis Healthcare Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023499571 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians