Quick answers
- Does Nikhil G. Pandhi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nikhil G. Pandhi 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 Nikhil G. Pandhi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 380 Original Medicare patients and 3,203 services for Nikhil G. Pandhi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nikhil G. Pandhi's NPI number?
- 1417071374. 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 Nikhil G. Pandhi, 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 | 380 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,203 |
| Different services or procedures | 84 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)1,499 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)302 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)167 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)125 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)123 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Hospitals where Nikhil G. Pandhi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nikhil G. Pandhi 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.
- Community HospitalMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150125
- Franciscan Health DyerDyer, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150090
- Franciscan Health MunsterMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150165
- Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago HeightsOlympia Fields, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140172
- St Catherine Hospital IncEast Chicago, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150008
Practice locations
Addresses where Nikhil G. Pandhi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 759 45th St, Suite 201Munster, IN 46321 (219) 836‑0296
- 9445 Calumet AveMunster, IN 46321 (219) 836‑1060
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nikhil G. Pandhi as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Franciscan Physician Network1,170 clinicians in the group
- North Point Orthopedics LLC17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Munster
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Munster, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Franciscan Physician Network
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417071374 |
| 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