Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sivaraman Gounder, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · El Centro, CA

  • NPI 1740436237
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 80.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2061 Ross Ave Ste A
El Centro, CA 922433687
(760) 353-5933
fax (800) 650-9223
Mailing address
15617 S Chevy Chase
San Diego, CA 921276106

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 17, 2025
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A113016

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740436237. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,195
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$608,061
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 2,205 243 $109
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 842 291 $122
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 656 59 $157
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 362 91 $80
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 347 58 $76
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 191 189 $118
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 190 170 $77
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 153 150 $178
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 113 111 $186
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 65 17 $222

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 439. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$345
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) 9 $304.28
ABBVIE INC. 1 $26.67
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc 1 $14.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$345

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,799
Patients
575
Total drug cost
$99,826
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 431 83 $5,027
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 253 51 $1,642
Furosemide Generic 235 64 $1,569
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 230 49 $2,490
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 214 43 $3,584
Potassium Chloride Generic 188 37 $3,477
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 166 32 $69,315
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 159 31 $2,692
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 155 31 $1,556
Metformin Hcl Generic 151 29 $1,435

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sivaraman Gounder's medical specialty?
Dr. Sivaraman Gounder practices Internal Medicine Physician in El Centro, CA.
Where does Dr. Sivaraman Gounder practice?
Dr. Sivaraman Gounder practices at 2061 Ross Ave Ste A, El Centro, CA 922433687. Office phone: 7603535933.
What is Dr. Sivaraman Gounder's NPI?
Dr. Sivaraman Gounder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740436237, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sivaraman Gounder accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sivaraman Gounder accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sivaraman Gounder commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99310). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.