Minninder Jit Sandhu, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Minninder Jit Sandhu is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Fairfax, VA with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(703) 852-7020Fairfax, VA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 22 years in psychiatry & neurology, Minninder Jit Sandhu, M.D. is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Fairfax. A University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine graduate since 2004, she brings 22+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. CMS MIPS quality score: 81.28/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in Virginia
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 41% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 276 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in VASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Fairfax22+ years experienceNPI since 2008

Older · 1598dNPPES updated 2022-01-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Virginia Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

8500 Executive Park Ave Ste 202, Fairfax, VA 22031-2253

Fax: (703) 289-4612
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Virginia, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

81.28/100

Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

95.5%

Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.7 pts)

Top 10% of reporting doctors in Virginia

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

65

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

88

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,640

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $128k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.

Depression
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-8%)62%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-1%)48%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
32%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)22%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$139 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Minninder Jit Sandhu's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.57 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2004

    University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jan 5, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Education & Training

University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine (Class of 2004)

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Minninder Jit Sandhu

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Minninder Jit Sandhu for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Fairfax 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 Minninder Jit Sandhu

NPI records show Dr. Sandhu as active with telehealth listed in Fairfax, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (703) 852-7020.

Verified across 8 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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