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MARLA M GANDARA M.D.
NPI 1902108145
Emergency Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Burbank, CA

Active since November 19, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
85.71/100
CMS Quality Rating
501 S BUENA VISTA ST, BURBANK, CA 91505(818) 847-4055(818) 848-4320 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 22, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 22, 2024, Nov 2, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Marla M Gandara M.d. NPPES

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

MARLA M GANDARA M.D. (NPI 1902108145) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Burbank, California, licensed in California (A115486) and active in the NPI registry since November 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in West Hollywood, and is a graduate of University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902108145
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207PH0002X
Provider Legal NameMARLA M GANDARACredential: M.D.
Location Address501 S BUENA VISTA STBurbank, CA 91505-4809
Mailing Address4140 W 190th StTorrance, CA 90504-5513 · (310) 423-9520 · Fax (310) 423-9525
Phone(818) 847-4055
Fax(818) 848-4320
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateNovember 19, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateApril 22, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 22, 2024
✔ NPI 1902108145 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207PH0002X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A115486
Definition
An emergency 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 ListedEmergency MedicineTaxonomy 207P00000X · License A115486 (CA)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
501 S BUENA VISTA ST, Burbank, CA 91505
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 18700 Beverly BlvdWest Hollywood, CA 90048-1804 · Phone (310) 423-9520 · Fax (310) 423-9525

Other Identifiers 1

OtherA115486CA · Medical License

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Marla M Gandara 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 ID4486895877
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130727000071
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 11

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 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.
190 services79 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.
74 services55 patients
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.
65 services57 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
48 services33 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
45 services41 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
32 services29 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91505 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

85.71/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality85.67
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost61.47

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. KENT VU M.D.
Anesthesiology
501 S BUENA VISTA ST
BURBANK, CA 91505
Los Angeles County (818) 843-5111
ERNEST ESTRADA VII P.A.
Physician Assistant
501 S BUENA VISTA ST, EM DEPT.
BURBANK, CA 91505
Los Angeles County (818) 843-5111
ST. JOSEPH PULMONARY DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL GROUP
Specialist
501 S BUENA VISTA ST
BURBANK, CA 91505
Los Angeles County (818) 972-2626
CHRISTIAN JOSEPH GARIA PA
Physician Assistant
501 S BUENA VISTA ST
BURBANK, CA 91505
Los Angeles County (818) 843-5111
QUYNH THIEN QUACH D.O.
Anesthesiology
501 S BUENA VISTA ST
BURBANK, CA 91505
Los Angeles County (818) 843-5111
MARIA FISK R.D., C.D.E
Dietitian, Registered
501 S BUENA VISTA ST
BURBANK, CA 91505
Los Angeles County (818) 953-4494
KRISTEN RUMSEY KNAUFF RD
Dietitian, Registered
501 S BUENA VISTA ST
BURBANK, CA 91505
Los Angeles County (818) 847-3314
DR. JOHN BRANDON HAWKINS D.O.
Anesthesiology
501 S BUENA VISTA ST
BURBANK, CA 91505
Los Angeles County (818) 843-5111

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 Marla Gandara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Marla Gandara is 1902108145. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 19, 2010.

Where is Marla Gandara located?

Marla Gandara practices at 501 S Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91505. The listed phone number is (818) 847-4055.

What is Marla Gandara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207PH0002X.

Is Marla Gandara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Marla Gandara 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 Marla Gandara was last updated on April 22, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.