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Gastroenterology

Vinod K. Sawhney, MD

Works at hospitals in Castro Valley, CA · Oakland, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Vinod K. Sawhney, MD is a gastroenterologist at 13847 E 14th St, Suite 101, San Leandro, CA 94578. Phone: (510) 351-6424. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Vinod K. Sawhney had 402 Original Medicare patients and 1,158 services. NPI 1447283874. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Vinod K. Sawhney, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Vinod K. Sawhney accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vinod K. Sawhney 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 Vinod K. Sawhney see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 402 Original Medicare patients and 1,158 services for Vinod K. Sawhney. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Vinod K. Sawhney's NPI number?
1447283874. 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 Vinod K. Sawhney, 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 patients402
Services billed to Medicare1,158
Different services or procedures23
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)491 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)258 services
  3. Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes (99441)156 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)58 services
  5. Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and (G0180)35 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%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Diabetes45%
  • Chronic kidney disease25%
  • Heart failure21%

Hospitals where Vinod K. Sawhney works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vinod K. Sawhney 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.

  • Eden Medical CenterCastro Valley, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050488
  • Highland HospitalOakland, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050320

Practice locations

Addresses where Vinod K. Sawhney is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in San Leandro

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Leandro, CA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1972 (54 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1447283874
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians