Ramaswamy Viswanathan, M.D.
Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology
Ramaswamy Viswanathan is an Addiction Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Brooklyn, NY with over 54 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 54 years in psychiatry & neurology, Ramaswamy Viswanathan, M.D. is a long-established addiction medicine psychiatry & neurology specialist in Brooklyn. With 54+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Brooklyn area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.49/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 62% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1156dNPPES updated 2023-03-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203-2056
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New York.
MIPS Score
202393.49/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.9 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New YorkHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
28
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
15
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
212
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3k
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Mood Disorders.
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — 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 (+12%) — 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 (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$165 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Ramaswamy Viswanathan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 26, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
54 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A doctor of osteopathy board eligible/certified in the field of Psychiatry by the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry is able to obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine
Taxonomy: 2084A0401X
Virtual Addiction Medicine Care With Ramaswamy Viswanathan
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ramaswamy Viswanathan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Brooklyn 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 Ramaswamy Viswanathan
Dr. Viswanathan is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Brooklyn, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 270-2352.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ramaswamy Viswanathan
Practice Location
450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203-2056
Mailing Address
450 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203-2056
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