Medi-Cal
Medi-Cal Doctor in South Sacramento
Apollo Physicians in South Sacramento accepts most Medi-Cal plans for family medicine visits with Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD. If your Medi-Cal plan assigns you a primary care doctor, ask the plan to assign Dr. Panesar. New patients are welcome. Call 916-236-5800 to verify your exact plan, because networks change.
Quick facts
- Practice
- Apollo Physicians, a family medicine practice
- Phone
- 916-236-5800
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 8:30 am to 5:30 pm; Sat 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Price
- Initial self-pay visits start at $65.
- Appointments
- Same-day and next-day appointments
- Telemedicine
- Telemedicine visits for patients in California.
- New patients
- Accepted
Medi-Cal at Apollo Physicians
Medi-Cal is California's public health coverage program. In Sacramento County, most members belong to a Medi-Cal managed care plan, and the plan assigns each member a primary care doctor.
Apollo Physicians accepts most Medi-Cal plans. Plan names and networks change, so the office checks your specific plan when you call 916-236-5800.
How to choose Dr. Panesar as your Medi-Cal doctor
- Call the member services number on your Medi-Cal plan card, or use your plan's website.
- Ask to change your primary care doctor to Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD, at Apollo Physicians, 8191 Timberlake Way, Suite 200.
- Ask the date the change starts.
- Call 916-236-5800 to book your first visit.
Documents to bring
- A photo ID
- Your Medi-Cal Benefits Identification Card (BIC) and your Medi-Cal plan card
- A list of your medicines and supplements, with the dose
- Recent test results, records and vaccination records, if you have them
- Your previous doctor's name and phone number
- Any form you need filled out
Not enrolled in Medi-Cal yet?
You can apply for Medi-Cal at BenefitsCal.com or through Sacramento County. While you wait, you can book a self-pay visit at Apollo Physicians. Initial self-pay visits start at $65.
Your doctor
Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD, is board certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine and holds California medical license A 114684.
For Elk Grove patients with Medi-Cal
If you live in Elk Grove and have Medi-Cal, call the member services number on your plan card and ask whether Dr. Panesar can be your primary care doctor. Then call 916-236-5800 to book. The office is about 12 minutes by car from ZIP codes 95758 and 95624 with usual traffic, so confirm your appointment before you leave home.
Finding the office
The office is at 8191 Timberlake Way, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95823, next to Highway 99 and about 0.4 mile from Methodist Hospital of Sacramento. The office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Verify your plan
Call 916-236-5800 to verify your exact plan, because networks change.
Frequently asked questions
Does Apollo Physicians accept Medi-Cal?
Yes. Apollo Physicians accepts most Medi-Cal plans for visits with Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD, at 8191 Timberlake Way, Suite 200 in South Sacramento. If your Medi-Cal plan assigns you a primary care doctor, ask the plan to assign Dr. Panesar. Call 916-236-5800 to verify your exact plan, because networks change.
How do I change my Medi-Cal doctor to Dr. Panesar?
Ask your Medi-Cal plan to change your primary care doctor. Call the member services number on your plan card, or use the plan's website, and ask for Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD, at Apollo Physicians, 8191 Timberlake Way, Suite 200. Ask the date the change starts, then call 916-236-5800 to book your first visit.
Which Medi-Cal plans does Apollo Physicians accept?
Apollo Physicians accepts most Medi-Cal plans. Plan names and networks change, so the office checks your specific plan when you call. Have your Medi-Cal card and plan card ready, give the plan name, and ask whether Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD, can be your primary care doctor. Call 916-236-5800 to verify your exact plan, because networks change.
What should I bring to my first Medi-Cal visit?
Bring a photo ID, your Medi-Cal Benefits Identification Card and your health plan card to Apollo Physicians. Also bring a list of your medicines and supplements, any recent records or test results, and any forms you need filled out. Call 916-236-5800 if you are unsure what to bring.
Can I see a doctor while my Medi-Cal application is pending?
Yes, as a self-pay patient. Initial self-pay visits at Apollo Physicians start at $65. Ask what the visit includes when you call 916-236-5800. You can apply for Medi-Cal at BenefitsCal.com or through Sacramento County, and use your Medi-Cal plan once you are enrolled.
What are Apollo Physicians' office hours?
Apollo Physicians is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pacific time, and closed on Sunday. Same-day and next-day appointments are offered, so call 916-236-5800 early in the day to ask for the next opening.
Does Apollo Physicians offer telemedicine visits?
Yes. Apollo Physicians offers telemedicine visits for patients in California. Call 916-236-5800 to ask whether your visit can be done by telemedicine and whether your plan covers it. Some visits, such as a physical exam, need to happen in person at 8191 Timberlake Way, Suite 200, Sacramento.
Where is Apollo Physicians?
Apollo Physicians is at 8191 Timberlake Way, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95823, in South Sacramento. The office is next to Highway 99 and about 0.4 mile from Methodist Hospital of Sacramento. Google Maps shows about 12 minutes by car from Elk Grove ZIP codes 95758 and 95624 with usual traffic.
Sources and references
Medical review
Medical review: Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD. Last reviewed: November 12, 2026.
This page is general information, not medical advice. For advice about your own health, talk to a clinician or call 916-236-5800. In an emergency, call 911.