Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karthikeyan Viswanathan, DO

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Los Altos, CA

  • NPI 1396128336
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4546 El Camino Real Ste B7
Los Altos, CA 940221069
(866) 362-4246
fax (650) 260-6030

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 21, 2025
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #20A19044

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396128336. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
188
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,862
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 29 25 $10
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 24 23 $8
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 21 21 $10
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level 19 18 $6
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury 19 18 $5
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) 18 17 $8
82465 Cholesterol level 17 15 $4
81003 Automated urinalysis test 16 16 $2
87811 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) 13 12 $41
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 12 12 $16

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in Los Altos Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 59. This provider delivers 3.2× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
67
Patients
28
Total drug cost
$1,458
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 34 17 $892
Lisinopril Generic 20 11 $291
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 13 0 $275

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Karthikeyan Viswanathan's medical specialty?
Dr. Karthikeyan Viswanathan practices Internal Medicine Physician in Los Altos, CA.
Where does Dr. Karthikeyan Viswanathan practice?
Dr. Karthikeyan Viswanathan practices at 4546 El Camino Real Ste B7, Los Altos, CA 940221069. Office phone: 8663624246.
What is Dr. Karthikeyan Viswanathan's NPI?
Dr. Karthikeyan Viswanathan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396128336, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Karthikeyan Viswanathan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Karthikeyan Viswanathan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Karthikeyan Viswanathan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hemoglobin a1c level (HCPCS 83036); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.