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- Palo Alto location main office
300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304 - La Mesa location
8860 Center Dr Ste 330, La Mesa, CA 91942
About Dr. Eldika
Samer S. Eldika, M.D. practices gastroenterology in Palo Alto, CA. Medicare claims data shows Samer provided 917 services to 814 patients. The services billed most often include review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and replacement of stent in pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346267093.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (650) 723-4000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
300 PASTEUR DR
Palo Alto, CA 94304
8860 Center Dr Ste 330
La Mesa, CA 91942
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
917 services · 814 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement of stent in pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43276 |
55 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43238 |
55 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth | Procedure | 43237 |
53 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43264 |
52 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
48 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
48 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43274 |
41 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
24 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Incision of pancreatic outlet using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43262 |
22 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other gastroenterologists in Palo Alto 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Replacement of stent in pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Samer S. Eldika?
Samer S. Eldika is a gastroenterologist in Palo Alto, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
What is Samer S. Eldika's address?
Samer S. Eldika is listed at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Samer S. Eldika?
The number on file is (650) 723-4000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Samer S. Eldika?
Samer S. Eldika's National Provider Identifier is 1346267093. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Samer S. Eldika train?
Samer S. Eldika attended Other, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Samer S. Eldika have?
Samer S. Eldika has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Samer S. Eldika perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Samer S. Eldika performs procedures including replacement of stent in pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope, ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope and ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope and review by radiologist of image to guide opening of digestive tract, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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