2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1285029959 MD
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LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in BURIEN, Washington. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 347 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
57%
generic claims · 43% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD filed 2,304 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in BURIEN, Washington, prescribing 57% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
57%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,304 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/31/2015

NPI 1285029959

Primary specialty

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician

Mid-sized

7,852 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,304 13% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,639

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Washington

1. Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding MD credentials at 16045 1ST AVE S FL 1, BURIEN, WA, 98148, with a listed phone of (206) 965-4100. NPI 1285029959 was issued on 03/31/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VISWANATHAN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,304 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 347 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 43% brand-name and 57% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

16045 1ST AVE S FL 1
BURIEN, WA 98148

Provider Details

NPI 1285029959
Specialty Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/31/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

FRANCISCAN MEDICAL GROUP
BURIEN, WA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD. To verify LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD — brand share 43.0%
Specialty average (est.)

43% brand-name claims vs 57% generic, on 2,304 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

2,304
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
347
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,051
Total Day Supply
149,214
Brand vs Generic
43% brand / 57% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$995K
Generic Drug Cost
$40K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.63
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 168, 75-84: 112, 85+: 21

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
161
Glimepiride
127
Metformin Hcl
114
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
111
Alendronate Sodium
86
Glipizide
86
Ozempic
Semaglutide
83
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
65
Levemir Flexpen
Insulin Detemir
52
Gabapentin
50

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview

How LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.

7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider

LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD's 2,304 claims are below the specialty average of 2,639.

Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in Washington

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as VISWANATHAN.

Compare Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD's specialty?
LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in BURIEN, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD wrote 2,304 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 347 beneficiaries.
Where is LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD located?
LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD is located at 16045 1ST AVE S FL 1, BURIEN, WA, 98148. Phone: (206) 965-4100.
What is LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD's NPI number?
LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285029959, issued on 03/31/2015.
Does LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD's prescribing is 43% brand-name and 57% generic drugs by claim count, with $995K in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Glimepiride, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD accept Medicare?
LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,304 Part D claims and 347 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD's credentials?
LAVANYA VISWANATHAN, MD's NPI is 1285029959 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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