Quick answers
- Does Sandeep S. Kochar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sandeep S. Kochar 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 Sandeep S. Kochar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 32 Original Medicare patients and 70 services for Sandeep S. Kochar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sandeep S. Kochar's NPI number?
- 1184811135. 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 Sandeep S. Kochar, 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 | 32 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 70 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)53 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol72%
- Diabetes69%
- Chronic kidney disease69%
- Arthritis66%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
Hospitals where Sandeep S. Kochar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sandeep S. Kochar 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.
- Suny/Downstate University Hospital of BrooklynBrooklyn, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330350
Practice locations
Addresses where Sandeep S. Kochar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 470 Clarkson AveBrooklyn, NY 11203 (718) 270‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sandeep S. Kochar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Hospital of Brooklyn SUNY Downstate Health Sciences Univers92 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Infectious Diseasealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Brooklyn
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Brooklyn, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Hospital of Brooklyn SUNY Downstate Health Sciences Univers
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184811135 |
| 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