Duminda Bernard Suraweera, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Duminda Bernard Suraweera is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Lancaster, CA with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Duminda Bernard Suraweera, M.D. has been part of the Lancaster medical community since 2013 in independent practice. A Creighton University School of Medicine graduate since 2013, he brings 13+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 93% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
43944 15th St W Ste 201, Lancaster, CA 93534-5207
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
2023100/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Top 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
577
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
816
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,401
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $336k
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 Arthritis.
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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — 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 (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — 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 (+19%) — 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 (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ 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.
$639 received from industry
34 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Duminda Bernard Suraweera's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
Creighton University School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 16, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
Creighton University School of Medicine (Class of 2013)
Mailing address
Po Box 5688, Lancaster, CA 93539-5688
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190040
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Duminda Bernard Suraweera
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Duminda Bernard Suraweera for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lancaster 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 Duminda Bernard Suraweera
NPI records show Dr. Suraweera as active with telehealth listed in Lancaster, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (661) 529-7550.
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 Duminda Bernard Suraweera
Practice Location
43944 15th St W Ste 201, Lancaster, CA 93534-5207
Mailing Address
Po Box 5688, Lancaster, CA 93539-5688
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