Quick answers
- Does Ganesha R. Kandavel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ganesha R. Kandavel 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 Ganesha R. Kandavel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,321 Original Medicare patients and 4,634 services for Ganesha R. Kandavel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ganesha R. Kandavel's NPI number?
- 1366533846. 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 Ganesha R. Kandavel, 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 | 1,321 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,634 |
| Different services or procedures | 55 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)650 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)625 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)507 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)487 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)479 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 pressure70%
- Arthritis52%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Diabetes30%
- Osteoporosis22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ganesha R. Kandavel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5363 Balboa Blvd, Suite 545Encino, CA 91316 (818) 906‑2929
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ganesha R. Kandavel as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Valley Eye Institute Inc6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Encino
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Encino, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Valley Eye Institute Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366533846 |
| 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