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Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Kilpauk Medical College

28 Fenton Street
Livermore, CA 94550

(925) 606-6603

Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD is an ophthalmologist in Stockton, CA specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from Kilpauk Medical College. Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD is affiliated with Brown and Toland Physicians, Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare, Hill Physicians and GAGNON VISION MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

1805 N California Street Auite 101
Stockton, CA 95204

(209) 948-5515

(209) 948-9321

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Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare

28 Fenton Street
Livermore, CA 94550

(925) 606-6603

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Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare

5575 West Las Positas Boulevard Suite 240
Pleasanton, CA 94588

(925) 460-5000

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

anterior segment surgery

In 2023, Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD had a list price for anterior segment surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

eye tests

laser eye surgery

secondary cataract surgery

YAG laser capsulotomy

YAG laser surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for eye tests, laser eye surgery, secondary cataract surgery, YAG laser capsulotomy, and YAG laser surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stockton, CA during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	317

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stockton, CA during 2013 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15
eye procedures	919
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	13
Hispanic	43
Asian	54
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	82
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stockton, CA during 2014 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	957
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	318
Black	0
Hispanic	33
Asian	45
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	71
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stockton, CA during 2015 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11
eye procedures	1187
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	408
Female	682

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	818
Black	0
Hispanic	80
Asian	140
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	516
From 75 to 84	350
85 and over	180
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stockton, CA during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), plastic surgery procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
doctor visit	28
eye procedures	2601
laser treatment	14
plastic surgery procedures	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	50

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	415
Female	590

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	741
Black	0
Hispanic	80
Asian	118
Other	40
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	442
From 75 to 84	322
85 and over	194
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stockton, CA during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), plastic surgery procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	13
eye procedures	2744
laser treatment	13
plastic surgery procedures	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	50

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	396
Female	586

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	700
Black	0
Hispanic	84
Asian	133
Other	44
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	440
From 75 to 84	308
85 and over	195
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stockton, CA during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	17
doctor visit	11
eye procedures	2893
laser treatment	17
plastic surgery procedures	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	55

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	405
Female	624

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	705
Black	0
Hispanic	80
Asian	158
Other	57
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	468
From 75 to 84	338
85 and over	186
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stockton, CA during 2019 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), plastic surgery procedures and capsulotomy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	22
doctor visit	15
eye procedures	3032
laser treatment	22
plastic surgery procedures	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	51

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	466
Female	653

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	760
Black	32
Hispanic	91
Asian	170
Other	66
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	497
From 75 to 84	388
85 and over	193
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stockton, CA during 2020 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	19
doctor visit	18
eye procedures	2336
laser treatment	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	57

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	367
Female	550

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	607
Black	25
Hispanic	84
Asian	145
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	440
From 75 to 84	297
85 and over	149
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stockton, CA during 2021 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	22
doctor visit	1710
eye procedures	1540
laser treatment	22
plastic surgery procedures	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	82

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	434
Female	677

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	742
Black	21
Hispanic	89
Asian	193
Other	66
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	481
From 75 to 84	382
85 and over	211
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stockton, CA during 2022 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	32
doctor visit	1810
eye procedures	1855
laser treatment	32
plastic surgery procedures	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	487
Female	735

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	800
Black	30
Hispanic	87
Asian	233
Other	72
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	556
From 75 to 84	437
85 and over	199
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Stockton, CA were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	19
doctor visit	452
eye procedures	1852
laser treatment	19
plastic surgery procedures	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD.

**Gender**
Male	337
Female	513

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	11
Asian / Pacific Islander	126
Non-Hispanic White	592
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	68
Other	42

**Age**
75 to 84	277
85 and over	150
Less than 65	33
65 to 74	388

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD graduated from Kilpauk Medical College. She completed residency at Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Kilpauk Medical College

Residency: Indiana University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology (2034)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Brown and Toland Physicians

Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare

Hill Physicians

GAGNON VISION MEDICAL GROUP INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, UnitedHealthcare, SCAN Health Plan, Anthem, Health Net, Hill Physicians Care Solutions, Central Health Plan, CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan) and Canopy Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

UnitedHealthcare

SCAN Health Plan

Anthem

Health Net

Hill Physicians Care Solutions

Central Health Plan

CCHP Health Plan (Chinese Community Health Plan)

Canopy Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kala Swamynathan, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Vision LLC	$147 Simbrinza $54	DAILIES $24	CLAREON $24	TOTAL30 $23	Rocklatan $21
Allergan Inc.	$138 RESTASIS $97	ALPHAGAN P $20	COMBIGAN $15	$6
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$127 XIIDRA $127
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$125 CEQUA $83	Bromsite $24	XELPROS $18
Shire North American Group Inc	$91 XIIDRA $91
Other	$643 EYSUVIS $75	TYRVAYA $65	Tecnis IOL $63	OCT-MAESTRO $51	RESTASIS MULTIDOSE $37	Other $352

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,146
Education	$75
Entertainment	$49

Biography

Dr. Kala Swamynathan's area of specialization is ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Swamynathan (or staff) speaks the following languages: Spanish, French, and Tamil. Her professional affiliations include Brown and Toland Physicians, Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare, and Hill Physicians. After completing medical school at Kilpauk Medical College, Dr. Swamynathan performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with Indiana University. Dr. Swamynathan appears to be in-network for Blue Shield, Health Net, Anthem, and more. According to Hill Physicians, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Livermore, CA.