Nikhil Thiruvengadam
NPI 1972923431 · Gastroenterology Physician · Loma Linda, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nikhil Thiruvengadam is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Loma Linda, CA (NPI 1972923431).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972923431
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A147956 (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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
203 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 44 | $126 |
| Review By Radiologist of Image From Tube Placement Into Bile Duct Using an Endoscope74328 | 42 | $23 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 30 | $82 |
| Removal of Stone Or Debris From Bile Or Pancreatic Duct Using a Flexible Endoscope43264 | 26 | $151 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 24 | $100 |
| Insertion of Stent Into Pancreatic Or Bile Duct Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 35 | 11 |
| Sucralfate | 27 | — |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 24 | — |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 23 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 21 | — |
| Ustekinumabbrand: Stelara | 18 | — |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 17 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$364 across 11 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
- 2014-04-23
- Last updated
- 2022-01-07
- Certified
- 2022-01-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nikhil Thiruvengadam's NPI number?
- Nikhil Thiruvengadam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972923431, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nikhil Thiruvengadam's specialty?
- Nikhil Thiruvengadam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nikhil Thiruvengadam located?
- Nikhil Thiruvengadam's practice location on file with NPPES is 11234 Anderson St # Mc1516, Loma Linda, CA 92354-2804.
- What is Nikhil Thiruvengadam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nikhil Thiruvengadam is (909) 558-4499.
- Does Nikhil Thiruvengadam accept Medicare?
- Nikhil Thiruvengadam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nikhil Thiruvengadam's NPI active?
- Yes — Nikhil Thiruvengadam's NPI (1972923431) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.