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Rheumatology

Deepa Ragesh Panikkath, MD

Works at hospitals in San Luis Obispo, CA · Santa Maria, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Deepa Ragesh Panikkath, MD is a rheumatologist at 1051 Las Tablas Rd, Templeton, CA 93465. Phone: (310) 458-2381. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Deepa Ragesh Panikkath had 478 Original Medicare patients and 11,193 services. NPI 1821436684. 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 Deepa Ragesh Panikkath, 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 Deepa Ragesh Panikkath accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Deepa Ragesh Panikkath 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 Deepa Ragesh Panikkath see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 478 Original Medicare patients and 11,193 services for Deepa Ragesh Panikkath. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Deepa Ragesh Panikkath's NPI number?
1821436684. 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 Deepa Ragesh Panikkath, 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 patients478
Services billed to Medicare11,193
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)3,960 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)580 services
  3. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)387 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)204 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)168 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 cholesterol71%
  • Arthritis66%
  • High blood pressure61%
  • Osteoporosis48%
  • Anxiety31%
  • Depression22%

Hospitals where Deepa Ragesh Panikkath works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Deepa Ragesh Panikkath 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 Deepa Ragesh Panikkath is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Deepa Ragesh Panikkath as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Regents of the University of California1,462 clinicians in the group
  • David B. Hammer123 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Rheumatology doctors in California →

Other rheumatologists in California

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in The Regents of the University of California

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1821436684
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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