Kanagaratnam Sivalingam, M.D.
Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine
Kanagaratnam Sivalingam is a Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Lancaster, CA with over 59 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kanagaratnam Sivalingam, M.D. has been part of the Lancaster medical community since 2006 in independent practice. With 59+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Lancaster area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
44725 N. 10th St. West Suite 170, Lancaster, CA 93534
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.89%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.8 pts)
5.89% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,564
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
476
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,142
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $778k
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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — 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 (+16%) — 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 (+21%) — 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 (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$562 received from industry
26 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 Kanagaratnam Sivalingam's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
59 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Geriatricians specialize in healthcare for older adults, managing multiple chronic conditions, medication interactions, cognitive decline, falls prevention, and end-of-life care planning.
Taxonomy: 207RG0300X
Mailing address
44725 N. 10th St West Suite 170, Lancaster, CA 93534
Differs from practice location
Virtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Kanagaratnam Sivalingam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kanagaratnam Sivalingam 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 Kanagaratnam Sivalingam
Dr. Sivalingam is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lancaster, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (661) 726-3724.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kanagaratnam Sivalingam
Practice Location
44725 N. 10th St. West Suite 170, Lancaster, CA 93534
Mailing Address
44725 N. 10th St West Suite 170, Lancaster, CA 93534
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