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DR. NIKHIL R GANDHI MD
NPI 1609934538
Hospitalist in La Mesa, CA

Active since December 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5555 GROSSMONT CTR DR, LA MESA, CA 91942(619) 461-1898(619) 461-0198 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 12, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Nikhil R Gandhi Md NPPES

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

DR. NIKHIL R GANDHI MD (NPI 1609934538) is an individual hospitalist provider in La Mesa, California, licensed in California (A81799) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609934538
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NIKHIL R GANDHICredential: MD
Location Address5555 GROSSMONT CTR DRLa Mesa, CA 91942
Mailing AddressPo Box 910693San Diego, CA 92191 · (619) 461-1898 · Fax (619) 461-0198
Phone(619) 461-1898
Fax(619) 461-0198
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateDecember 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 12, 2026
✔ NPI 1609934538 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A81799
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A81799 (CA)
5555 GROSSMONT CTR DR, La Mesa, CA 91942
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Nikhil R Gandhi Md 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 ID6800823774
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050721000939
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Nikhil Gandhi reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation
8.7 mi
Emergency Medicine
7901 FROST ST
San Diego, CA 92123
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,437 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437103942 (858) 939-3400
Gandhi & Gandhi Medical Corporation
9.2 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
555 WASHINGTON ST
San Diego, CA 92103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275719544 (619) 852-1372
Regents Of The University Of California - Ucsd Medical Group
9.3 mi
Gastroenterology
200 W ARBOR DR
San Diego, CA 92103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Regents Of The University Of California
  • 1,051 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336267137 (800) 926-8273
Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group, Inc
10 mi
Internal Medicine
5651 COPLEY DR STE A
San Diego, CA 92111
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,233 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285616177 (858) 262-6666
Careconnectmd Ca PC
80 mi
Family Medicine
3090 BRISTOL ST STE 200
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 194 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366063125 (888) 789-9585

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

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.

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.
1,832 services133 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
1,148 services230 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.
576 services76 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes 99307
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day typically lasts about 10 minutes. This service involves a healthcare professional checking on your health status, answering any questions you may have, and monitoring your progress. This routine check ensures your recovery is on track and any concerns are addressed promptly.
461 services134 patients
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306
An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.
209 services189 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
167 services99 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91942 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$140.22 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $35.05 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$108.42 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $27.10 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 16

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
3 suppliers18 claims499 services$4.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4152
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier12 claims4,931 services$0.26 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral nutrition infusion pump, any type B9002
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$52.40 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
5 suppliers24 claims24 services$42.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, without mattress E0261
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
2 suppliers49 claims49 services$36.88 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
5 suppliers44 claims44 services$18.78 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Nikhil Gandhi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nikhil Gandhi is 1609934538. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 4, 2006.

Where is Nikhil Gandhi located?

Nikhil Gandhi practices at 5555 Grossmont Ctr Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942. The listed phone number is (619) 461-1898.

What is Nikhil Gandhi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Nikhil Gandhi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nikhil Gandhi 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Nikhil Gandhi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nikhil Gandhi reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation (San Diego, CA), Gandhi & Gandhi Medical Corporation (San Diego, CA), Regents Of The University Of California - Ucsd Medical Group (San Diego, CA), Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group, Inc (San Diego, CA) and Careconnectmd Ca PC (Costa Mesa, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Nikhil Gandhi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nikhil Gandhi was last updated on February 12, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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.