Monica Sandhu
NPI 1649698614 · Dermatology Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Monica Sandhu is a Dermatology Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1649698614).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649698614
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A137859 (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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,008 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 730 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 470 | $155 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 278 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 181 | $111 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 156 | $150 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 43 | 33 |
| Mupirocin | 43 | 29 |
| Ketoconazole | 43 | 24 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 38 | 27 |
| Minoxidil | 36 | — |
| Fluorouracil | 25 | 21 |
| Fluocinonide | 24 | 18 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$253 across 7 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 450 Broadway StMc 5334Redwood City, CA 94063-3132Phone: (650) 723-6316
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-07
- Last updated
- 2020-06-03
- Certified
- 2020-06-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Monica Sandhu's NPI number?
- Monica Sandhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649698614, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Monica Sandhu's specialty?
- Monica Sandhu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Monica Sandhu located?
- Monica Sandhu's practice location on file with NPPES is 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302.
- What is Monica Sandhu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Monica Sandhu is (650) 853-2982.
- Does Monica Sandhu accept Medicare?
- Monica Sandhu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Monica Sandhu's NPI active?
- Yes — Monica Sandhu's NPI (1649698614) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.