There are 8 Gastroenterology clinicians in Whittier, CA in Medicare’s data, ranked by the number of Medicare services they provide.
Gastroenterology clinicians in Whittier
| Clinician | Experience | Telehealth | Medicare patients | Assignment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amit Raina, MD | 27 yrs | Yes | 413 | Accepts |
| Neal Shindel, M.D. | 46 yrs | — | 514 | Accepts |
| Ashwin Ashok, M.D. | 21 yrs | Yes | 370 | Accepts |
| Alex Shindel, M.D. | 14 yrs | — | 305 | Accepts |
| Renee Palta, D.O. | 20 yrs | — | 296 | Accepts |
| John Lah, MD | 26 yrs | Yes | 183 | Accepts |
| Robert Mecum, M.D. | 34 yrs | Yes | 149 | Accepts |
| Barton Ueki, M.D. | 60 yrs | — | 130 | Accepts |
What the columns mean
- Experience — years since the clinician’s medical-school graduation (when known).
- Telehealth — the clinician reported providing telehealth (video/phone) visits.
- Medicare patients — distinct Original-Medicare beneficiaries in the latest year; a volume signal, not a quality rating.
- Assignment — “Accepts” means they accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment (lower out-of-pocket for Medicare patients).
Compare hospital prices in Whittier → · All Gastroenterology cities →
Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners and the Doctors & Clinicians National Downloadable File (most recent release). Counts reflect Original Medicare activity only and are not a measure of quality. “Medicare allows” is the Medicare fee schedule amount — not what an insured or cash patient pays; for patient prices see the linked procedure pages. Always confirm a clinician’s current details with their office.