Mehul Shailesh Sonawala, M.D.
Patients across CA can see Mehul Shailesh Sonawala, M.D. in person in Pomona or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 34 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 32% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 35% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3395dNPPES updated 2017-01-18 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
887 E 2nd St, Pomona, CA 91766-2009
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 = better2.78%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
2.78% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
120
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
383
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,302
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.05M
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+33%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$155 received from industry
7 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Mehul Shailesh Sonawala's NPI.
Patient Reviews
No patient reviews yet. If you've seen Mehul Shailesh Sonawala, your feedback helps other patients.
Review PolicyAll feedback is moderated before publishing. We verify reviewer identity where possible and enforce a one-review-per-provider policy. Full guidelines →
Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Mailing address
200 Oceangate Suite 100, Long Beach, CA 90802-4317
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194079
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Mehul Shailesh Sonawala
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Mehul Shailesh Sonawala for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Pomona 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 Mehul Shailesh Sonawala
NPI records show Dr. Sonawala as active with telehealth listed in Pomona, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (909) 620-7769.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
Is this your profile?
Verify credentials, update practice details, and manage telehealth.
Medical Disclaimer: NPI Telehealth is a provider directory for informational purposes only. This page does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Provider data is sourced from the CMS NPPES federal registry and public Medicare datasets. NPI Telehealth does not verify clinical qualifications beyond federal records. Data may not reflect real-time availability — always contact the provider's office directly to confirm details before seeking care.
Contact Mehul Shailesh Sonawala
Practice Location
887 E 2nd St, Pomona, CA 91766-2009
Mailing Address
200 Oceangate Suite 100, Long Beach, CA 90802-4317
This is a provider directory. Contact the office directly to schedule appointments.
Related Providers