Shyam Bhaskar, MD
NPI 1194788158 · Internal Medicine Physician · Visalia, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shyam Bhaskar, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Visalia, CA (NPI 1194788158).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194788158
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A74116 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,778 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 2,484 | $93 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 670 | $79 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 207 | $30 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 197 | $170 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 184 | $129 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 150 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 224 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,544 | 455 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 631 | 185 |
| Metformin Hcl | 625 | 192 |
| Losartan Potassium | 619 | 186 |
| Ezetimibe | 542 | 166 |
| Omeprazole | 536 | 150 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 532 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$532 across 22 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-10
- Last updated
- 2023-03-28
- Certified
- 2023-03-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shyam Bhaskar's NPI number?
- Shyam Bhaskar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194788158, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shyam Bhaskar's specialty?
- Shyam Bhaskar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shyam Bhaskar located?
- Shyam Bhaskar's practice location on file with NPPES is 231 W Noble Ave, Visalia, CA 93277-2631.
- What is Shyam Bhaskar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shyam Bhaskar is (559) 635-7100.
- Does Shyam Bhaskar accept Medicare?
- Shyam Bhaskar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shyam Bhaskar's NPI active?
- Yes — Shyam Bhaskar's NPI (1194788158) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.