Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Saraswathy Ramanathan, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · San Francisco, CA

  • NPI 1326086828
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
490 Illinois St
San Francisco, CA 941582510
(415) 353-2800
Additional location
4940 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, MD 212242735
(410) 550-2360

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 9, 2021
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #G87938 · Maryland #D60587
Medicaid
MD #403026500

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1326086828. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,124
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$191,367
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 231 214 $88
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 173 89 $36
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 118 77 $648
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 116 100 $31
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 111 102 $25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 92 81 $109
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 78 77 $74
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 50 44 $893
92134 Imaging of retina 40 38 $29
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 36 36 $150

In context: peer comparison

Among 32 peers in San Francisco Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 147. This provider delivers 7.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$345
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen INC. 2 $217.46
RxSight INC 1 $85.85
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $41.75

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$345

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
211
Patients
71
Total drug cost
$20,984
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 108 31 $2,474
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 33 29 $1,551
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 28 0 $16,058
Timolol Maleate Generic 17 0 $278
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim (Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim) Brand 13 11 $143
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 12 0 $480

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Saraswathy Ramanathan's medical specialty?
Dr. Saraswathy Ramanathan practices Ophthalmology Physician in San Francisco, CA.
Where does Dr. Saraswathy Ramanathan practice?
Dr. Saraswathy Ramanathan practices at 490 Illinois St, San Francisco, CA 941582510. Office phone: 4153532800.
What is Dr. Saraswathy Ramanathan's NPI?
Dr. Saraswathy Ramanathan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326086828, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Saraswathy Ramanathan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Saraswathy Ramanathan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Saraswathy Ramanathan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136); Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.