Quick answers
- Does Neal M. Shindel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Neal M. Shindel 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 Neal M. Shindel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 514 Original Medicare patients and 907 services for Neal M. Shindel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Neal M. Shindel's NPI number?
- 1174612113. 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 Neal M. Shindel, 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 | 514 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 907 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery (45384)249 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)141 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)86 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)81 services
- Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk (G0105)54 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
Hospitals where Neal M. Shindel works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Neal M. Shindel at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- PIH Health Hospital-WhittierWhittier, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050169
Practice locations
Addresses where Neal M. Shindel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12291 Washington Blvd, Suite 200Whittier, CA 90606 (562) 698‑0306
- 12462 Putnam StWhittier, CA 90602
- 12675 La Mirada Blvd, Suite 201and401La Mirada, CA 90638 (562) 903‑7339
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Neal M. Shindel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- PIH Health Physicians622 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Whittier
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Whittier, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in PIH Health Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174612113 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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