Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nikhil Gandhi, MD
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · La Mesa, CA
- NPI 1609934538
- Accepts Medicare
- 32 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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5555 Grossmont Ctr Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 461-1898
fax (619) 461-0198 - Mailing address
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Po Box 910693
San Diego, CA 92191
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 12, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A81799
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609934538. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,577
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$452,401
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 1,633 | 250 | $78 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 1,113 | 143 | $123 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 674 | 95 | $82 | |
99309 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes | 276 | 128 | $112 | |
99306 |
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 232 | 211 | $190 | |
99307 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes | 201 | 78 | $42 | |
99315 |
Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 168 | 148 | $85 | |
99497 |
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | 99 | 84 | $78 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 69 | 67 | $179 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 63 | 60 | $119 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 318. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$36
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shionogi Inc | 1 | $19.81 | |
| Terumo Medical Corporation | 1 | $15.82 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,196
Patients
398
Total drug cost
$108,344
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 307 | 37 | $75,302 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 299 | 56 | $3,380 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 205 | 37 | $1,191 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 182 | 41 | $2,852 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 181 | 31 | $1,314 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 148 | 31 | $6,599 |
| Levetiracetam | Generic | 143 | 21 | $3,595 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 107 | 24 | $600 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 100 | 21 | $959 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 92 | 17 | $745 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nikhil Gandhi's medical specialty?
Dr. Nikhil Gandhi practices Hospitalist Physician in La Mesa, CA.
Where does Dr. Nikhil Gandhi practice?
Dr. Nikhil Gandhi practices at 5555 Grossmont Ctr Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942. Office phone: 6194611898.
What is Dr. Nikhil Gandhi's NPI?
Dr. Nikhil Gandhi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609934538, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nikhil Gandhi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nikhil Gandhi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nikhil Gandhi commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.