Samita Gandhi, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Samita Gandhi is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Sacramento, CA with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Samita Gandhi, M.D. in person in Sacramento or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 2011 and has 15+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 86% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1016dNPPES updated 2023-08-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.4 pts)
Better than 86% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
306
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
120
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,000
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $237k
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 Mood Disorders.
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — 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 (+11%) — 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 (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
Graduated medical school · 2011
Mcgovern Medical School at Uthealth Houston
Board certified · Aug 10, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
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 Texas Medical School at Houston (Class of 2011)
Mailing address
3455 La Playa Dr, Davis, CA 95618-6756
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Samita Gandhi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Samita Gandhi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Sacramento 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 Samita Gandhi
Dr. Gandhi is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Sacramento, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (916) 440-1500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Samita Gandhi
Practice Location
600 Bercut Dr, Sacramento, CA 95811-0131
Mailing Address
3455 La Playa Dr, Davis, CA 95618-6756
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