Quick answers
- Does Gundappa Neelakanta accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gundappa Neelakanta 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 Gundappa Neelakanta see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 471 Original Medicare patients and 492 services for Gundappa Neelakanta. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gundappa Neelakanta's NPI number?
- 1649209719. 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 Gundappa Neelakanta, 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 | 471 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 492 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)255 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (00140)85 services
- Anesthesia for retinal surgery (00145)30 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on eye for corneal transplant (00144)19 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid (00103)17 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 pressure72%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Diabetes29%
- Anxiety28%
Hospitals where Gundappa Neelakanta works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gundappa Neelakanta 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.
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050262
Practice locations
Addresses where Gundappa Neelakanta is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7371 Westcliff DrWest Hills, CA 91307
- 8905 SW Nimbus Ave, Suite 300Beaverton, OR 97008
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in West Hills
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Hills, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649209719 |
| 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