DR. HARCHETAN SINGH SANDHU M.D.
NPI 1740243328
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Chico, CA

Active since April 06, 2006PECOS Enrolled
71.9/100
CMS Quality Rating
1488 EAST AVE STE 130, CHICO, CA 95926(530) 342-1310(530) 342-1327 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 3, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Harchetan Singh Sandhu M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HARCHETAN SINGH SANDHU M.D. (NPI 1740243328) is an individual rheumatology provider in Chico, California, licensed in California (A76840) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740243328
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameDR. HARCHETAN SINGH SANDHUCredential: M.D.
Location Address1488 EAST AVE STE 130Chico, CA 95926-1795
Mailing Address1488 East AveChico, CA 95926-1795 · (530) 342-1310 · Fax (530) 342-1327
Fax(530) 342-1327
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 3, 2008
NPI 1740243328 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License Licensed in CA · A76840
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
1488 EAST AVE STE 130, Chico, CA 95926

Other Identifiers 5

Other00A768400CA · All Other Ins Carriers
Medicaid00A768400CA
Medicare UPINI19222CA
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedZZZ031872CA · Group Id
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified00A768400CA · Ppin

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Harchetan Singh Sandhu M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID2365403946
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041026001148
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 8

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.

Injection, certolizumab pegol, 1 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) J0717
Certolizumab pegol is a medication injected under a doctor's supervision. It's used to treat certain inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. The injection helps reduce symptoms like pain and swelling. Note that this drug isn't for self-administration.
95,200 services27 patients
Injection, golimumab, 1 mg, for intravenous use J1602
Golimumab is a medication given through an IV (a small tube in your vein). It helps to reduce inflammation and pain by blocking a protein in your body that causes inflammation. It's often used to treat conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.
10,750 services12 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
904 services371 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
734 services412 patients
Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle 96401
This procedure involves giving anti-cancer drugs, which don't contain hormones, into the muscle or under the skin. These drugs help to stop the growth of cancer cells. The process is usually quick and done by a healthcare professional.
475 services27 patients
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less 96365
This is a procedure where a medical professional inserts a small tube into your vein to deliver medication, nutrients, or fluids directly into your bloodstream. This can be for treatment, prevention, or diagnosis. The process typically takes less than an hour.
104 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95926 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
$133.94 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $33.48 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.36 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $25.84 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
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.

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.

71.9/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality75.94
Promoting Interoperability75
Improvement Activities40
Cost51.22

Reported Quality Measures

Controlling High Blood Pressure
73%44 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
99%3,555 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
100%3,664 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
20%1,358 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
33%3,407 patients3/55-star benchmark: 61%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients screened: 23% · 1,007 patients
22%1,007 patients
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
79%1,363 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Support Electronic Referral Loops By Sending Health Information
6%1,202 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 752 patients
Patients totalRate: 0% · 752 patients
0%752 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Harchetan Sandhu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Harchetan Sandhu is 1740243328. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2006.

Where is Harchetan Sandhu located?

Harchetan Sandhu practices at 1488 East Ave Ste 130, Chico, CA 95926. The listed phone number is (530) 342-1310.

What is Harchetan Sandhu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Harchetan Sandhu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Harchetan Sandhu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Harchetan Sandhu was last updated on March 3, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.