Quick answers
- Does Narayana R. Gunda accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Narayana R. Gunda 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 Narayana R. Gunda see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 30 Original Medicare patients and 56 services for Narayana R. Gunda. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Narayana R. Gunda's NPI number?
- 1720026271. 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 Narayana R. Gunda, 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 | 30 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 56 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)19 services
- Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99238)11 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 cholesterol70%
- Heart failure57%
- Arthritis53%
- Depression47%
- Anxiety40%
Practice locations
Addresses where Narayana R. Gunda is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1800 N California StStockton, CA 95204 (209) 943‑2000
- 824 E Carson St, Suite 104Carson, CA 90745 (310) 830‑9706
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Narayana R. Gunda as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Healthcare Partners Affiliates Medical Group754 clinicians in the group
- Inpatient Specialists of California PC385 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Geriatric Medicinealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Stockton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Stockton, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Healthcare Partners Affiliates Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720026271 |
| 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