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Gastroenterology

Sadha Tivakaran, MD

Works at hospitals in Sacramento, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Sadha Tivakaran, MD is a gastroenterologist at 4860 Y St, Sacramento, CA 95817. Phone: (916) 734-8306. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Sadha Tivakaran had 144 Original Medicare patients and 335 services. NPI 1720150543. 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 Sadha Tivakaran, 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 Sadha Tivakaran accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sadha Tivakaran 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 Sadha Tivakaran see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 144 Original Medicare patients and 335 services for Sadha Tivakaran. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Sadha Tivakaran's NPI number?
1720150543. 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 Sadha Tivakaran, 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 patients144
Services billed to Medicare335
Different services or procedures28
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)72 services
  2. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)50 services
  3. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)39 services
  4. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)30 services
  5. Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45378)12 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 pressure71%
  • High cholesterol70%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Ischemic heart disease24%
  • Depression24%

Hospitals where Sadha Tivakaran works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sadha Tivakaran 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Sadha Tivakaran is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sadha Tivakaran as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Regents of the Univ of Ca1,584 clinicians in the group
  • Regents of the University of California567 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Sacramento

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

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Other clinicians in Regents of the Univ of Ca

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1977 (49 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720150543
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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