Quick answers
- Does Nikhil K. Chokshi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nikhil K. Chokshi 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 Nikhil K. Chokshi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 560 Original Medicare patients and 3,005 services for Nikhil K. Chokshi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nikhil K. Chokshi's NPI number?
- 1942413018. 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 Nikhil K. Chokshi, 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 | 560 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,005 |
| Different services or procedures | 122 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)1,154 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)197 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)188 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)180 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)163 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%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Diabetes33%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
Hospitals where Nikhil K. Chokshi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nikhil K. Chokshi 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.
- Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical CenterFountain Valley, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050678
- UCI Health-OrangeOrange, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050348
Practice locations
Addresses where Nikhil K. Chokshi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1680 Bunyan RdSusanville, CA 96130 (530) 257‑5730
- 8700 Warner Ave, Suite 140Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 850‑7300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nikhil K. Chokshi as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Orthowest47 clinicians in the group
- Banner Health22 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Susanville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Susanville, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Orthowest
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Washington University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942413018 |
| 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