Physician Profile
Sivaraman K. Gounder, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Gounder
Sivaraman K. Gounder, MD is a healthcare provider in El Centro, CA specializing in internal medicine. Sivaraman trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. Medicare claims data shows Sivaraman provided 9,787 services to 2,184 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1740436237.
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
- (760) 353-5933
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2061 ROSS AVE STE A
El Centro, CA 92243
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
9,787 services · 2,184 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | Office visit | 99309 |
5,024 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99308 |
2,395 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
753 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more | Office visit | 99306 |
343 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
332 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | Office visit | 99310 |
266 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99239 |
182 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
110 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
97 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
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 internists at this location 1
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 — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other internists in El Centro 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Gounder specialize in?
Dr. Gounder is an internist in El Centro, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Gounder located?
Dr. Gounder is listed at 2061 Ross Ave Ste A, El Centro, CA 92243. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gounder's phone number?
The number on file is (760) 353-5933. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Gounder?
Dr. Gounder's National Provider Identifier is 1740436237. 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 Dr. Gounder go to medical school?
Dr. Gounder attended University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Gounder have?
Dr. Gounder has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Gounder do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gounder performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Gounder's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Gounder. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Guide.md listings do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement.