Quick answers
- Does Meghal V. Parikh accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Meghal V. Parikh 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 Meghal V. Parikh see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 657 Original Medicare patients and 6,588 services for Meghal V. Parikh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Meghal V. Parikh's NPI number?
- 1922115856. 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 Meghal V. Parikh, 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 | 657 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,588 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,000 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,107 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)160 services
- Injection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg (J3489)119 services
- Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less (96365)100 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 blood pressure75%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol72%
- Diabetes40%
- Osteoporosis26%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Hospitals where Meghal V. Parikh works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Meghal V. Parikh 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 SonoraSonora, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050335
- Emanuel Medical CenterTurlock, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050179
- John C Fremont Healthcare DistrictMariposa, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051304
- Memorial Hospital Los BanosLos Banos, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050528
- Mercy Medical CenterMerced, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050444
Practice locations
Addresses where Meghal V. Parikh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2908 G St, Suite CMerced, CA 95340 (209) 812‑1444
- 5186 Hospital RdMariposa, CA 95338 (209) 966‑3631
- 5189 Hospital RdMariposa, CA 95338 (209) 966‑3631
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Meghal V. Parikh as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- John C Fremont Healthcare District18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in John C Fremont Healthcare District
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 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) | 1922115856 |
| 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