Shilpa Jagdish Gaikwad, M.D.
Shilpa Jagdish Gaikwad is a Family Medicine specialist based in Dana Point, CA with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Shilpa Jagdish Gaikwad, M.D. practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Dana Point, CA. She has been practicing since 2007 — over 33 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 40% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 78% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1444dNPPES updated 2022-06-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
Contact & Location
Practice Location
32585 Golden Lantern, Ste E, Dana Point, CA 92629-3252
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 = better1.84%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California1.84% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.1%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.3 pts)
Better than 78% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
224
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
605
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,591
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $311k
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 (-11%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$49 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Shilpa Jagdish Gaikwad's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jun 8, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191308
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Shilpa Jagdish Gaikwad
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shilpa Jagdish Gaikwad for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Dana Point 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 Shilpa Jagdish Gaikwad
NPI records show Dr. Gaikwad as active with telehealth listed in Dana Point, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (949) 240-2555.
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 Shilpa Jagdish Gaikwad
Practice Location
32585 Golden Lantern, Ste E, Dana Point, CA 92629-3252
Mailing Address
32585 Golden Lantern, Ste E, Dana Point, CA 92629-3252
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