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Hematology/Oncology

Achala B. Doraiswamy, MD

Works at hospitals in Murrieta, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Achala B. Doraiswamy, MD is a hematologist-oncologist at 16918 Dove Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92127. Phone: (858) 649-5100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Achala B. Doraiswamy had 225 Original Medicare patients and 106,657 services. NPI 1912188152. 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.

  • Specialty: Hematologist-oncologist (Medicare lists Hematology/Oncology)
  • Address: 16918 Dove Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92127 · Directions (5 more locations)
  • Phone: (858) 649‑5100
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta
  • Group practice: California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence Inc
  • Medical school: Creighton University School Of Medicine · graduated 2004 (22 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Achala B. Doraiswamy, 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 Achala B. Doraiswamy accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Achala B. Doraiswamy 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 Achala B. Doraiswamy see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 225 Original Medicare patients and 106,657 services for Achala B. Doraiswamy. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Achala B. Doraiswamy's NPI number?
1912188152. 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 Achala B. Doraiswamy, 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 patients225
Services billed to Medicare106,657
Different services or procedures112
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, aprepitant, 1 mg (J0185)7,930 services
  2. Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)6,060 services
  3. Injection, granisetron, extended-release, 0.1 mg (J1627)5,600 services
  4. Injection, ferric derisomaltose, 10 mg (J1437)1,700 services
  5. Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)1,310 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 pressure71%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)59%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Diabetes37%
  • Osteoporosis27%

Hospitals where Achala B. Doraiswamy works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Achala B. Doraiswamy 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 Achala B. Doraiswamy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Achala B. Doraiswamy as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence Inc65 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hematologist-oncologists in San Diego

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

All hematologist-oncologists in San Diego →

Other clinicians in California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolCreighton University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2004 (22 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1912188152
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

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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