Quick answers
- Does Vishakha V. Gigler accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vishakha V. Gigler 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 Vishakha V. Gigler see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 695 Original Medicare patients and 6,399 services for Vishakha V. Gigler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vishakha V. Gigler's NPI number?
- 1396774220. 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 Vishakha V. Gigler, 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 | 695 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,399 |
| Different services or procedures | 58 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)2,099 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)844 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)592 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)546 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)468 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure57%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Osteoporosis20%
- Atrial fibrillation18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Vishakha V. Gigler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 781 Garden View Ct, Suite 201Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 634‑3376
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vishakha V. Gigler as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Comprehensive Dermatology Group6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Encinitas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Encinitas, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Comprehensive Dermatology Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396774220 |
| 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