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KRISH GANDHI

Gastroenterology Physician in SANTA CRUZ, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
478
Medicare Part D claims · 196 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
94%
generic claims · 6% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

KRISH GANDHI filed 478 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Gastroenterology Physician in SANTA CRUZ, California, prescribing 94% generic.

478
Part D claims, 2023
94%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

KRISH GANDHI's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

478 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KRISH GANDHI practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about KRISH GANDHI?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/29/2016

NPI 1215382080

Primary specialty

Gastroenterology Physician

Mid-sized

16,567 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

478 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 833

Specialty distribution in California

How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Gastroenterology Physician share within California

1. Gastroenterology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gastroenterology Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gastroenterology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gastroenterology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gastroenterology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

KRISH GANDHI appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider at 1662 DOMINICAN WAY, SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95065, with a listed phone of (831) 460-7350. NPI 1215382080 was issued on 04/29/2016. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GANDHI most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 478 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 196 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $100K in drug spend, split 6% brand-name and 94% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,567 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1662 DOMINICAN WAY
SANTA CRUZ, CA 95065

Provider Details

NPI 1215382080
Specialty Gastroenterology Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/29/2016

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KRISH GANDHI bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

SUTTER BAY MEDICAL FOUNDATION
SANTA CRUZ, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KRISH GANDHI. To verify KRISH GANDHI's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

KRISH GANDHI — brand share 6.0%
Specialty average (est.)

6% brand-name claims vs 94% generic, on 478 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

478
Total Claims
$100K
Total Drug Cost
196
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
855
Total Day Supply
22,198
Brand vs Generic
6% brand / 94% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$71K
Generic Drug Cost
$30K
Antibiotic Claims
34

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What KRISH GANDHI prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Omeprazole
200
Pantoprazole Sodium
35
Mesalamine
20
Lactulose
18
Dicyclomine Hcl
15
Metronidazole
14
Azathioprine
11
Gavilyte-G
"Peg3350/Sod Sulf
N/A

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Gastroenterology Physician Overview

How KRISH GANDHI fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.

16,567
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider

KRISH GANDHI's 478 claims are below the specialty average of 833.

Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GANDHI.

Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KRISH GANDHI's specialty?
KRISH GANDHI specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in SANTA CRUZ, California.
How much does KRISH GANDHI prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KRISH GANDHI wrote 478 Medicare Part D claims totaling $100K in drug costs for 196 beneficiaries.
Where is KRISH GANDHI located?
KRISH GANDHI is located at 1662 DOMINICAN WAY, SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95065. Phone: (831) 460-7350.
What is KRISH GANDHI's NPI number?
KRISH GANDHI's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215382080, issued on 04/29/2016.
Does KRISH GANDHI prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KRISH GANDHI's prescribing is 6% brand-name and 94% generic drugs by claim count, with $71K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,567 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KRISH GANDHI prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KRISH GANDHI's most frequently prescribed drugs include Omeprazole, Pantoprazole Sodium, Mesalamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KRISH GANDHI accept Medicare?
KRISH GANDHI appears in CMS Medicare data with 478 Part D claims and 196 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KRISH GANDHI's credentials?
KRISH GANDHI's NPI is 1215382080. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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