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Ophthalmology

Saraswathy Ramanathan, MD

Works at hospitals in San Francisco, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Saraswathy Ramanathan, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1001 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110. Phone: (628) 206-8610. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Saraswathy Ramanathan had 482 Original Medicare patients and 1,293 services. NPI 1326086828. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Saraswathy Ramanathan, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Saraswathy Ramanathan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Saraswathy Ramanathan 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 Saraswathy Ramanathan see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 482 Original Medicare patients and 1,293 services for Saraswathy Ramanathan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Saraswathy Ramanathan's NPI number?
1326086828. 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 Saraswathy Ramanathan, 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 patients482
Services billed to Medicare1,293
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)328 services
  2. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)172 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)143 services
  4. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)138 services
  5. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)100 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%
  • High blood pressure65%
  • Arthritis38%
  • Diabetes33%
  • Osteoporosis27%
  • Chronic kidney disease24%

Hospitals where Saraswathy Ramanathan works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Saraswathy Ramanathan at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Saraswathy Ramanathan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Saraswathy Ramanathan as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • University of California San Francisco1,839 clinicians in the group
  • UCSF Medical Group Business Services1,598 clinicians in the group
  • University of California SFGH Medical Group587 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in San Francisco

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Francisco, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in University of California San Francisco

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Washington School Of Medicine
Graduation year1992 (34 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1326086828
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians