Quick answers
- Does Sivakami K. Sivapalan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sivakami K. Sivapalan 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 Sivakami K. Sivapalan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 129 Original Medicare patients and 314 services for Sivakami K. Sivapalan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sivakami K. Sivapalan's NPI number?
- 1487649604. 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 Sivakami K. Sivapalan, 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 | 129 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 314 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)161 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)61 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)57 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%
- Diabetes69%
- Chronic kidney disease63%
- Heart failure62%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
Hospitals where Sivakami K. Sivapalan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sivakami K. Sivapalan 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.
- St Bernardine Medical CenterSan Bernardino, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050129
Practice locations
Addresses where Sivakami K. Sivapalan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2101 N Waterman AveSan Bernardino, CA 92404 (909) 883‑8711
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sivakami K. Sivapalan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Inpatient Specialists of California PC385 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Hospice/Palliative Carealso
Other internal medicine doctors in San Bernardino
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Bernardino, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Inpatient Specialists of California PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487649604 |
| 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