Quick answers
- Does Shakuntala Swaminathan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shakuntala Swaminathan 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 Shakuntala Swaminathan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 661 Original Medicare patients and 6,864 services for Shakuntala Swaminathan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shakuntala Swaminathan's NPI number?
- 1396847810. 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 Shakuntala Swaminathan, 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 | 661 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,864 |
| Different services or procedures | 3 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)4,378 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)1,822 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)664 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis73%
- Heart failure70%
- Diabetes67%
- Ischemic heart disease67%
Hospitals where Shakuntala Swaminathan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shakuntala Swaminathan 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.
- Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050625
Practice locations
Addresses where Shakuntala Swaminathan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5901 W Olympic Blvd, Suite 200Los Angeles, CA 90036 (323) 954‑1788
Specialties
- Infectious Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other infectious disease doctors in Los Angeles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396847810 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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