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Dr. Swetha Paluru

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Dallas, TX

  • NPI 1780998757
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 74.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 19 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
1355 River Bend Dr
Dallas, TX 752474915
(214) 237-1818
Additional location
5755 Cedar Ln, Dept. of Pathology
Columbia, MD 210442912
(410) 740-7802

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 19, 2023
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #U4890 · Maryland #D77093
Medicaid
MD #081090800

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780998757. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
945
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$31,578
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 308 206 $38
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 109 106 $12
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 102 37 $29
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 90 86 $13
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 69 59 $36
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 60 37 $85
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique 56 49 $23
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 48 16 $43
85060 Blood smear interpretation by physician with written report 40 36 $25
88344 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each multiplex procedure 26 24 $39

In context: peer comparison

Among 47 peers in Dallas Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 1,341. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Swetha Paluru's medical specialty?
Dr. Swetha Paluru practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Dallas, TX.
Where does Dr. Swetha Paluru practice?
Dr. Swetha Paluru practices at 1355 River Bend Dr, Dallas, TX 752474915. Office phone: 2142371818.
What is Dr. Swetha Paluru's NPI?
Dr. Swetha Paluru's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780998757, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Swetha Paluru accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Swetha Paluru accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Swetha Paluru commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (HCPCS 88304); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.