Quick answers
- Does Yashwant S. Chaudhri accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Yashwant S. Chaudhri 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 Yashwant S. Chaudhri see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 320 Original Medicare patients and 42,339 services for Yashwant S. Chaudhri. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Yashwant S. Chaudhri's NPI number?
- 1043258429. 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 Yashwant S. Chaudhri, 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 | 320 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 42,339 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 62 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, paliperidone palmitate extended release (invega sustenna), 1 mg (J2426)39,679 services
- Treatment using magnetic field to stimulate nerve cells in brain, subsequent delivery and management (90868)902 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)702 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)192 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)191 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure67%
- High cholesterol67%
- Anxiety64%
- Depression61%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes32%
Practice locations
Addresses where Yashwant S. Chaudhri is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8770 Cuyamaca St, Suite 4Santee, CA 92071 (619) 596‑9890
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Yashwant S. Chaudhri as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Yashwant Chaudhri MD a Prof Corp5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Yashwant Chaudhri MD a Prof Corp
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043258429 |
| 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