Shankar Kandaswamy, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Shankar Kandaswamy is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Newnan, GA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE, PULMONARY DISEASE
Shankar Kandaswamy, M.D. has been part of the Newnan medical community since 2005 in group practice. He has been in practice for 28+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 98.5/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 53% of reporting doctors in Georgia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 92% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
775 Poplar Rd Suite 130, Newnan, GA 30265-8300
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 92% of doctors in Georgia on federal quality measures, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202398.5/100
Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.9 pts)
Top 8% of MIPS-scored doctors in GeorgiaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.59%
Georgia avg: 5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Georgia0.59% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
708
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
1,006
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,772
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.30M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.
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 (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ 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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.9k received from industry
126 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 Shankar Kandaswamy's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
28 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
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Shankar Kandaswamy
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shankar Kandaswamy for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Newnan 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 Shankar Kandaswamy
Dr. Kandaswamy is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Newnan, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (770) 683-6921.
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 Shankar Kandaswamy
Practice Location
775 Poplar Rd Suite 130, Newnan, GA 30265-8300
Mailing Address
775 Poplar Rd Suite 130, Newnan, GA 30265-8300
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