Gurkamal Sandhu, MD
Patients across CA can see Gurkamal Sandhu, MD in person in Pleasanton or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 13+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Pleasanton area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 52% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 56% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 274dNPPES updated 2025-08-04 · verify on CMS
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 = better0.63%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.63% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.6%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
529
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
607
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,452
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $398k
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 Arthritis.
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 (-7%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 3, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
13 years in practice
Established
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190245
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Gurkamal Sandhu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gurkamal Sandhu for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Pleasanton 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 Gurkamal Sandhu
NPI records show Dr. Sandhu as active with telehealth listed in Pleasanton, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (925) 534-6500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Gurkamal Sandhu
Practice Location
5568 Gibraltar Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588-8544
Mailing Address
5568 Gibraltar Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588-8544
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