Satish Chandra, M.D.
NPI 1659474542 · Internal Medicine Physician · Santa Cruz, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Satish Chandra, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Santa Cruz, CA (NPI 1659474542).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659474542
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A36498 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,817 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,088 | $102 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 283 | $147 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 263 | $142 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 79 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 28 | $62 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 119 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 400 | 111 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 383 | 112 |
| Lisinopril | 291 | 89 |
| Gabapentin | 257 | 56 |
| Losartan Potassium | 237 | 64 |
| Metformin Hcl | 219 | 61 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 218 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-06
- Last updated
- 2023-07-18
- Certified
- 2023-05-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Satish Chandra's NPI number?
- Satish Chandra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659474542, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Satish Chandra's specialty?
- Satish Chandra is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Satish Chandra located?
- Satish Chandra's practice location on file with NPPES is 1595 Soquel Dr Ste 400, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1724.
- What is Satish Chandra's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Satish Chandra is (831) 475-1111.
- Does Satish Chandra accept Medicare?
- Satish Chandra is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Satish Chandra's NPI active?
- Yes — Satish Chandra's NPI (1659474542) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.