Quick answers
- Does Nikhil Thiruvengadam accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nikhil Thiruvengadam 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 Thiruvengadam see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 173 Original Medicare patients and 345 services for Nikhil Thiruvengadam. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nikhil Thiruvengadam's NPI number?
- 1972923431. 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 Thiruvengadam, 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 | 173 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 345 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)44 services
- Review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope (74328)42 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)30 services
- Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope (43264)26 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)24 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 cholesterol68%
- Diabetes48%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
Hospitals where Nikhil Thiruvengadam works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nikhil Thiruvengadam 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.
- Loma Linda University Medical CenterLoma Linda, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050327
- Riverside University Health System-Medical CenterMoreno Valley, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050292
Practice locations
Addresses where Nikhil Thiruvengadam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11234 Anderson StLoma Linda, CA 92354
- 11370 Anderson StLoma Linda, CA 92354
- 26520 Cactus AveMoreno Valley, CA 92555
- 26520 Cactus Ave, Suite 2021Moreno Valley, CA 92555 (951) 486‑5700
- 26780 Barton RdRedlands, CA 92373 (909) 558‑5174
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nikhil Thiruvengadam as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Faculty Physicians and Surgeons of Llusm1,315 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Loma Linda
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Loma Linda, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Faculty Physicians and Surgeons of Llusm
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Stanford University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 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) | 1972923431 |
| 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