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DR. SAMEERA M SANDHU M.D.
NPI 1427155688
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Sacramento, CA

Active since September 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
3000 Q ST FL 2, SACRAMENTO, CA 95816(916) 733-3460(916) 733-3472 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 19, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 19, 2017, Oct 21, 2016, Oct 14, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Sameera M Sandhu M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. SAMEERA M SANDHU M.D. (NPI 1427155688) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Sacramento, California, licensed in California (A82033) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427155688
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. SAMEERA M SANDHUCredential: M.D.
Location Address3000 Q ST FL 2Sacramento, CA 95816-7058
Mailing Address3400 Data DrRancho Cordova, CA 95670-7956
Phone(916) 733-3460
Fax(916) 733-3472
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 19, 20173 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1427155688 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A82033
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A82033 (CA)
3000 Q ST FL 2, Sacramento, CA 95816
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid00A820330CA
Medicare UPINH93659
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified00A820330

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Sameera M Sandhu M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID648357947
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080410000836
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
208 services183 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
163 services89 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
20 services16 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

96.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality80.34
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. ASHWANI KAPOOR MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
3000 Q ST FL 2
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816
Sacramento County (916) 733-3370
DRAGANA STRAINOVIC COOPER PA-C
Physician Assistant
3000 Q ST FL 2
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816
Sacramento County (916) 733-3460
HANNAH BIANCA DIAZ VALINO MD
Pediatrics
3000 Q ST FL 2
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816
Sacramento County (916) 733-3305
LINDSAY A CARLSON NP
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
3000 Q ST FL 2
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816
Sacramento County (916) 733-3460
ALBERT ZALMAN OWENS M.D.
Family Medicine
3000 Q ST FL 2
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816
Sacramento County (916) 733-3440
DR. DARSHAN RAMESHCHANDRA DHINGANI
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
3000 Q ST FL 2
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816
Sacramento County (916) 733-3304
PRATIKSHYA ADHIKARI MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
3000 Q ST FL 2
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816
Sacramento County (916) 733-3460
BING ROUNSAVALL NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3000 Q ST FL 2
SACRAMENTO, CA 95816
Sacramento County (916) 733-3440

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Sameera Sandhu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sameera Sandhu is 1427155688. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2006.

Where is Sameera Sandhu located?

Sameera Sandhu practices at 3000 Q St Fl 2, Sacramento, CA 95816. The listed phone number is (916) 733-3460.

What is Sameera Sandhu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Sameera Sandhu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sameera Sandhu is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sameera Sandhu was last updated on October 19, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.