Gurkaran Garcha, M.D.
NPI 1659667574 · Hospitalist Physician · Folsom, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gurkaran Garcha, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Folsom, CA (NPI 1659667574).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659667574
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 4301105895 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
808 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 418 | $126 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 139 | $123 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 138 | $184 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 79 | $84 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision By Physician93016 | 17 | $22 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 29 | 18 |
| Cefdinir | 28 | 28 |
| Prednisone | 24 | 24 |
| Azithromycin | 23 | 23 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 22 | 15 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 18 | 17 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1521 Gull RdKalamazoo, MI 49048-1640Phone: (269) 226-5165
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-20
- Last updated
- 2020-06-10
- Certified
- 2020-06-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gurkaran Garcha's NPI number?
- Gurkaran Garcha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659667574, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gurkaran Garcha's specialty?
- Gurkaran Garcha is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gurkaran Garcha located?
- Gurkaran Garcha's practice location on file with NPPES is 1700 Prairie City Rd, Folsom, CA 95630-9594.
- What is Gurkaran Garcha's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gurkaran Garcha is (916) 351-4800.
- Does Gurkaran Garcha accept Medicare?
- Gurkaran Garcha is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gurkaran Garcha's NPI active?
- Yes — Gurkaran Garcha's NPI (1659667574) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.