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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5555 Grossmont Ctr Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 461-1898
fax (619) 461-0198
Mailing address
Po Box 910693
San Diego, CA 92191

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$36

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.