Gurkarminder Sandhu, M.D.
NPI 1215315098 · Gastroenterology Physician · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gurkarminder Sandhu, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1215315098).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215315098
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R7317 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
423 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 118 | $122 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 70 | $239 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 61 | $160 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 32 | $88 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening; Colonoscopy on Individual at High RiskG0105 | 32 | $168 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 147 | 144 |
| Omeprazole | 69 | 35 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 57 | 23 |
| Famotidine | 24 | — |
| Dexlansoprazolebrand: Dexlansoprazole Dr | 20 | — |
| Sod Sulf/Pot Chloride/Mag Sulfbrand: Sutab | 18 | 17 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$605 across 34 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-05-12
- Last updated
- 2021-10-20
- Certified
- 2021-10-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gurkarminder Sandhu's NPI number?
- Gurkarminder Sandhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215315098, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gurkarminder Sandhu's specialty?
- Gurkarminder Sandhu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gurkarminder Sandhu located?
- Gurkarminder Sandhu's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508-0001.
- What is Gurkarminder Sandhu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gurkarminder Sandhu is (254) 724-2111.
- Does Gurkarminder Sandhu accept Medicare?
- Gurkarminder Sandhu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gurkarminder Sandhu's NPI active?
- Yes — Gurkarminder Sandhu's NPI (1215315098) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.