Chitra Kandaswamy, M.D.,M.P.H.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Chitra Kandaswamy is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Fresno, CA with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
Chitra Kandaswamy, M.D.,M.P.H. has practiced internal medicine for 29+ years, working in group practice. With 29+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Fresno area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 99.24/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 93% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2224dNPPES updated 2020-04-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1243 E Spruce Ave Ste 104, Fresno, CA 93720-3379
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 93% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202399.24/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.6 pts)
Top 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better42.6%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-40.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
797
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
1,385
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
9,420
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.53M
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+42%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$473 received from industry
15 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Chitra Kandaswamy's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 20, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190045
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Chitra Kandaswamy
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Chitra Kandaswamy for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Fresno required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Chitra Kandaswamy
Dr. Kandaswamy is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Fresno, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (559) 326-7659.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Chitra Kandaswamy
Practice Location
1243 E Spruce Ave Ste 104, Fresno, CA 93720-3379
Mailing Address
1243 E Spruce Ave Ste 104, Fresno, CA 93720-3379
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