Quick answers
- Does Piyush K. Dhanuka accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Piyush K. Dhanuka 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 Piyush K. Dhanuka see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,079 Original Medicare patients and 1,874 services for Piyush K. Dhanuka. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Piyush K. Dhanuka's NPI number?
- 1740230333. 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 Piyush K. Dhanuka, 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 | 1,079 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,874 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)424 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)367 services
- 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)144 services
- Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk (G0121)122 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)113 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 pressure68%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes29%
- Anxiety24%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Hospitals where Piyush K. Dhanuka works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Piyush K. Dhanuka 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.
- Hazel Hawkins Memorial HospitalHollister, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051337
- Mercy Medical Center ReddingRedding, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050280
- Oroville HospitalOroville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050030
- Shasta Regional Medical CenterRedding, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050764
Practice locations
Addresses where Piyush K. Dhanuka is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2145 Court StRedding, CA 96001 (530) 247‑1425
- 2147 Court StRedding, CA 96001 (530) 243‑8667
- 4860 Y StSacramento, CA 95817 (916) 734‑3588
- 911 Sunset DrHollister, CA 95023
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Piyush K. Dhanuka as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Regents of the Univ of Ca1,584 clinicians in the group
- Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital52 clinicians in the group
- Docs Medical Group Inc12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Redding
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Redding, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Regents of the Univ of Ca
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740230333 |
| 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