Physician Profile
Saraswathy Ramanathan, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ramanathan
Saraswathy Ramanathan, M.D. is a healthcare provider in San Francisco, CA specializing in ophthalmology. Saraswathy trained at University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 1992. According to Medicare claims data, Saraswathy cared for 1,061 Medicare patients across 1,229 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. This provider record is associated with NPI 1326086828.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (415) 353-2800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
490 ILLINOIS ST
San Francisco, CA 94158
4940 Eastern Ave
Baltimore, MD 21224
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,229 services · 1,061 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
100 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
38 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
191 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
137 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
130 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
85 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
80 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
69 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
58 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Other eye doctors in San Francisco 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Saraswathy Ramanathan?
Saraswathy Ramanathan is an eye doctor in San Francisco, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Saraswathy Ramanathan's address?
Saraswathy Ramanathan is listed at 490 Illinois St, San Francisco, CA 94158. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Saraswathy Ramanathan?
The number on file is (415) 353-2800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Saraswathy Ramanathan's NPI number?
Saraswathy Ramanathan's National Provider Identifier is 1326086828. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Saraswathy Ramanathan train?
Saraswathy Ramanathan attended University of Washington School of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Saraswathy Ramanathan been practicing?
Saraswathy Ramanathan has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Saraswathy Ramanathan perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Saraswathy Ramanathan performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Saraswathy Ramanathan confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Saraswathy Ramanathan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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