Gurcharan Singh Khera, M.D.
Gurcharan Singh Khera is a Hospitalist based in Long Beach, CA with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Gurcharan Singh Khera, M.D. has practiced hospitalist for 43+ years, working in group practice. With 43+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Long Beach area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and kidney disease.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 35% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 64% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4910 Airport Plaza Dr Ste 100, Long Beach, CA 90815-1377
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.39%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.7 pts)
2.39% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
58
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
444
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,691
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $643k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$216 received from industry
12 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Gurcharan Singh Khera's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 26, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Taxonomy: 208M00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 35380, Las Vegas, NV 89133-5380
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospitalist Care With Gurcharan Singh Khera
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gurcharan Singh Khera for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Long Beach required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gurcharan Singh Khera
NPI records show Dr. Khera as active with telehealth listed in Long Beach, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (562) 429-2473.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Gurcharan Singh Khera
Practice Location
4910 Airport Plaza Dr Ste 100, Long Beach, CA 90815-1377
Mailing Address
Po Box 35380, Las Vegas, NV 89133-5380
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