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 patients | 478 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 11,193 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)3,960 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)580 services
- 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
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)204 services
- 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.
- Adventist Health Sierra VistaSan Luis Obispo, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050506
- French Hospital Medical CenterSan Luis Obispo, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050232
- Marian Regional Medical CenterSanta Maria, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050107
Practice locations
Addresses where Deepa Ragesh Panikkath is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1051 Las Tablas RdTempleton, CA 93465
- 2020 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 210Santa Monica, CA 90404 (310) 458‑2381
- 862 Aerovista Pl, Suite 100San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 549‑8023
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
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
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
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821436684 |
| 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