Quick answers
- Does Sahana Malik accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sahana Malik accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Sahana Malik see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 11 Original Medicare patients and 14 services for Sahana Malik. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sahana Malik's NPI number?
- 1003444506. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Sahana Malik, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 11 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 14 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 48 |
Most frequent services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)13 services
Practice locations
Addresses where Sahana Malik is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1196 3rd AveChula Vista, CA 91911 (619) 427‑4661
- 4033 3rd Ave, Suite 420San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 294‑9292
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sahana Malik as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Research Foundation Inc65 clinicians in the group
- Sudhir Malik, a Professional Medical Corporation2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Chula Vista
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chula Vista, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Research Foundation Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Cooper Medical School Of Rowan University |
| Graduation year | 2020 (6 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1003444506 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians