Quick answers
- Does Alkesh B. Gajjar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alkesh B. Gajjar 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 Alkesh B. Gajjar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 16 Original Medicare patients and 54 services for Alkesh B. Gajjar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alkesh B. Gajjar's NPI number?
- 1841506227. 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 Alkesh B. Gajjar, 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 | 16 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 54 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 55 |
Practice locations
Addresses where Alkesh B. Gajjar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1035 Cheraw StBennettsville, SC 29512 (843) 454‑0841
- 207 Commerce AveChesterfield, SC 29709 (843) 623‑2229
- 3000 Saint Matthews RdOrangeburg, SC 29118 (803) 395‑3400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alkesh B. Gajjar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- MUSC Community Physicians1,544 clinicians in the group
- South Carolina Dept of Mental Health Accounting Office221 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Bennettsville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bennettsville, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in MUSC Community Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 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) | 1841506227 |
| 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