Gerardo Canchola, M.D.
NPI 1639185879 · Family Medicine Physician · Santa Ana, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gerardo Canchola, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Santa Ana, CA (NPI 1639185879).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639185879
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G 55328 (CA)
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
19 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
613 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99350 | 283 | $193 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 136 | $133 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 77 | $135 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 23 | $140 |
| Face-To-Face Behavioral Counseling for Obesity, 15 MinutesG0447 | 21 | $24 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 148 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 623 | 150 |
| Metformin Hcl | 560 | 154 |
| Lisinopril | 504 | 124 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 387 | 95 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 354 | 86 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 287 | 60 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,041 across 46 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
- 2006-07-31
- Last updated
- 2017-01-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gerardo Canchola's NPI number?
- Gerardo Canchola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639185879, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gerardo Canchola's specialty?
- Gerardo Canchola is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gerardo Canchola located?
- Gerardo Canchola's practice location on file with NPPES is 2621 S Bristol St Ste 302, Santa Ana, CA 92704-5719.
- What is Gerardo Canchola's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gerardo Canchola is (714) 662-7710.
- Does Gerardo Canchola accept Medicare?
- Gerardo Canchola is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gerardo Canchola's NPI active?
- Yes — Gerardo Canchola's NPI (1639185879) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.