Minnie Sarwal, M.D., PHD
Pediatric Nephrology Pediatrics
Minnie Sarwal is a Pediatric Nephrology Pediatrics specialist based in Palo Alto, CA with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: NEPHROLOGY
With over 39 years in pediatrics, Minnie Sarwal, M.D., PHD is a long-established pediatric nephrology pediatrics specialist in Palo Alto. She has been in practice for 39+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, diabetes, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
43
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
24
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
67
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $6k
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, Diabetes, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$9.1k received from industry
14 transactions reported in 2018 ·High 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 Minnie Sarwal's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A pediatrician who deals with the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidney and urinary tract, the mechanisms by which the kidney can be damaged, the evaluation and treatment of renal diseases, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, hypertension and renal replacement therapy.
Taxonomy: 2080P0210X
Mailing address
305 Willowbrook Dr, Portola Valley, CA 94028-7841
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care - Veterans Administration
CMS Certification Number: 20003F
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Minnie Sarwal for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Palo Alto 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 Minnie Sarwal
NPI records show Dr. Sarwal as active with telehealth listed in Palo Alto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 851-5268.
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 Minnie Sarwal
Practice Location
725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1601
Mailing Address
305 Willowbrook Dr, Portola Valley, CA 94028-7841
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