Physician Profile
Swapna K. Chandran, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chandran
Based in Louisville, KY, Swapna K. Chandran, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Swapna graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2002. According to Medicare claims data, Swapna cared for 205 Medicare patients across 245 services. The services billed most often include exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (502) 583-3687
- Email not available
Practice Locations
411 E CHESTNUT ST # STREET6
Louisville, KY 40202
401 E Chestnut St Suite 710
Louisville, KY 40202
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
245 services · 205 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
113 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection into vocal cords using an endoscope with operating microscope or telescope | Procedure | 31571 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
38 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
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.
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.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Louisville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Louisville School of Medicine 6
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 13 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2002 at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope 5
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Chandran's specialty?
Dr. Chandran is an otolaryngology (ent) in Louisville, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Chandran?
Dr. Chandran is listed at 411 E Chestnut St # Street6, Louisville, KY 40202. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Chandran?
The number on file is (502) 583-3687. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Chandran's NPI number?
Dr. Chandran's National Provider Identifier is 1477573236. 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
What is Dr. Chandran's medical education?
Dr. Chandran attended University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Chandran been practicing?
Dr. Chandran has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Chandran known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Chandran performs procedures including exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and injection into vocal cords using an endoscope with operating microscope or telescope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Chandran confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Chandran. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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