Doctor Profile

Gastroenterology · Gastroenterology

Lakshma R. Tiyyagura

MD · Gastroenterology
1805 N CALIFORNIA ST
SUITE 309
Stockton, CA 95204
✓ Accepts Medicare 🎓 36+ Years Practicing
1.1K
Medicare Patients / yr
13
Procedures Billed
36
Years Practicing
2
Hospital Affiliations
Data Source: Identity from NPPES (2026). Procedure & patient volume from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023). Hospital affiliations from CMS Physician Compare. We display publicly reported data — no personal information required to view any of it.
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Tiyyagura

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We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for California, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Tiyyagura is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 95204, CA — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.

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Or call the office at (209) 466-4685 to confirm acceptance directly.

What Dr. Tiyyagura Does

Dr. Tiyyagura served 1,082 Medicare patients across 1,469 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 46% above the average Gastroenterology in California (743 patients across 1,205 doctors).

ProcedureServicesMedicare Patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (99213)525267
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)19478
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (99204)159159
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)129126
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214)10298

How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Tiyyagura billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Tiyyagura is affiliated with 2 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 2 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.

St Joseph's Medical Center Of Stockton

Stockton, CA
★★★★☆ 4/5 CMS Rating

Dameron Hospital

Stockton, CA
★★★☆☆ 3/5 CMS Rating

Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness

Dr. Tiyyagura practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Tiyyagura offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.

Address: 1805 N CALIFORNIA ST, SUITE 309, Stockton, CA 95204
Phone: (209) 466-4685

Area Safety Grade

D

Block-level crime analysis from CrimeGrade.org.

Practice Accessibility

36 min

Average commute time in this zip · 90% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.

Telehealth Readiness

40.2231

Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.

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Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 95204, CA

If Dr. Tiyyagura isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 95204, CA:

DoctorSpecialtyMedicare Patients / yrDistance
Iftikhar A. MalikGastroenterology9461.3 mi
Gurtej MalhiGastroenterology1.4K1.4 mi
Ravi BotlaGastroenterology8891.4 mi
Brock A. MacdonaldGastroenterology3.2 mi
Zhen-Zhou FengGastroenterology3.2 mi

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How to Use This Information

Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Tiyyagura takes three steps:

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Lakshma R. Tiyyagura: Common Questions

Does Dr. Tiyyagura accept Medicare?
Yes. Dr. Tiyyagura is enrolled with Medicare and listed in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS). Whether a specific Medicare Advantage plan covers Dr. Tiyyagura depends on that plan's provider network. Compare Medicare plans near 95204, CA →
Where is Dr. Tiyyagura's office?
Dr. Tiyyagura practices at 1805 N CALIFORNIA ST, SUITE 309, Stockton, CA 95204. Phone: (209) 466-4685.
What Medicare plans does Dr. Tiyyagura accept?
Original Medicare (Parts A & B) is accepted. Medicare Advantage plan acceptance varies by carrier and plan year. Call the office at (209) 466-4685 to confirm your specific plan is accepted, or compare all Medicare plans near 95204, CA to see available options.
Does Dr. Tiyyagura offer telehealth visits?
CMS does not currently list Dr. Tiyyagura as offering telehealth. Call the office at (209) 466-4685 to confirm whether virtual visits are available.
How experienced is Dr. Tiyyagura?
Dr. Tiyyagura graduated in 1990 and has been practicing for approximately 36 years. In the latest CMS reporting year, Dr. Tiyyagura treated 1,082 Medicare patients across 13 distinct procedure types.
How do I know if Dr. Tiyyagura is in-network for my Medicare plan?
Network status varies by plan. The best verification steps: (1) check your plan's provider directory at the carrier's website, (2) call the office at (209) 466-4685 and ask which plans they currently accept, and (3) call the number on the back of your Medicare card. Print our doctor questions checklist →

About the Reviewer

Wes Ward

Wes Ward

Founder & Data Lead

Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.

With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.

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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology →Privacy policy

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