Physician Profile
Sushrut S. Thiruvengadam, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Thiruvengadam
Based in La Jolla, CA, Sushrut S. Thiruvengadam, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Medicare claims data shows Sushrut provided 1,254 services to 1,090 patients. The services billed most often include biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient'. NPI 1871947697 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (858) 554-8955
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
La Jolla, CA 92037
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
1,254 services · 1,090 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
130 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
112 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43264 |
88 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43274 |
54 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Incision of pancreatic outlet using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43262 |
52 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
47 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope through mouth | Procedure | 43237 |
36 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43238 |
33 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Balloon dilation of pancreatic or bile duct or sphincter using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43277 |
32 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | Procedure | 43249 |
27 | More 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
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
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 La Jolla 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 2016 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Sushrut S. Thiruvengadam?
Sushrut S. Thiruvengadam is a gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
What is Sushrut S. Thiruvengadam's address?
Sushrut S. Thiruvengadam is listed at 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Sushrut S. Thiruvengadam?
The number on file is (858) 554-8955. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Sushrut S. Thiruvengadam?
Sushrut S. Thiruvengadam's National Provider Identifier is 1871947697. 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 Sushrut S. Thiruvengadam train?
Sushrut S. Thiruvengadam attended Other, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Sushrut S. Thiruvengadam have?
Sushrut S. Thiruvengadam has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Sushrut S. Thiruvengadam perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Sushrut S. Thiruvengadam performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare and removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with tracing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Sushrut S. Thiruvengadam's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Sushrut S. Thiruvengadam. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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