Naveen Gara, M.D.
NPI 1942406533 · Gastroenterology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Naveen Gara, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1942406533).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942406533
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A149265 (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
18 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
876 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 205 | $189 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 155 | $232 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 126 | $204 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 109 | $38 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 97 | $67 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 1,004 | 297 |
| Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Acbrand: Clenpiq | 178 | 178 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C | 103 | 102 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 80 | 19 |
| Ursodiol | 73 | 19 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 56 | 18 |
| Dexlansoprazolebrand: Dexlansoprazole Dr | 53 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$39,009 across 111 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
- 2007-06-21
- Last updated
- 2021-03-04
- Certified
- 2021-03-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Naveen Gara's NPI number?
- Naveen Gara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942406533, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Naveen Gara's specialty?
- Naveen Gara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Naveen Gara located?
- Naveen Gara's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103-9000.
- What is Naveen Gara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Naveen Gara is (800) 926-8273.
- Does Naveen Gara accept Medicare?
- Naveen Gara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Naveen Gara's NPI active?
- Yes — Naveen Gara's NPI (1942406533) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.