Kumaraswamy Sivakumar, M.D.
Neuromuscular Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology
Kumaraswamy Sivakumar is a Neuromuscular Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Phoenix, AZ with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kumaraswamy Sivakumar, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 40+ years, working in independent practice. With 40+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Phoenix area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 92.69/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4545 E Shea Blvd Ste 175, Phoenix, AZ 85028-3074
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 86% of doctors in Arizona on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202392.69/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.1 pts)
Better than 86% of MIPS-scored doctors in ArizonaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.15%
Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.1 pts)
5.15% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
340
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
345
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,680
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.54M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — 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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$9.6k received from industry
12 transactions reported in 2024 ·High 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 Kumaraswamy Sivakumar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A neurologist or child neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of disorders of nerve, muscle or neuromuscular junction, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis) and neuromuscular transmission disorders (e.g., myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome).
Taxonomy: 2084N0008X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100017
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kumaraswamy Sivakumar for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Phoenix 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 Kumaraswamy Sivakumar
NPI records show Dr. Sivakumar as active with telehealth listed in Phoenix, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (480) 314-1007.
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 Kumaraswamy Sivakumar
Practice Location
4545 E Shea Blvd Ste 175, Phoenix, AZ 85028-3074
Mailing Address
4545 E Shea Blvd Ste 175, Phoenix, AZ 85028-3074
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