Rhea Bhargava
NPI 1245573310 · Nephrology Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rhea Bhargava is a Nephrology Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1245573310).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245573310
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 268548 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
56 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 43 | $76 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 13 | $126 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$126 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,251 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 330 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215-5400Phone: (617) 632-9880
- 4401 Wornall RdKansas City, MO 64111-3220Phone: (816) 932-2107Fax: (816) 932-2843
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-03-27
- Last updated
- 2021-09-29
- Certified
- 2021-08-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rhea Bhargava's NPI number?
- Rhea Bhargava's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245573310, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rhea Bhargava's specialty?
- Rhea Bhargava is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rhea Bhargava located?
- Rhea Bhargava's practice location on file with NPPES is 1430 Tulane Ave # 8545, New Orleans, LA 70112-2632.
- What is Rhea Bhargava's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rhea Bhargava is (504) 988-5352.
- Does Rhea Bhargava accept Medicare?
- Rhea Bhargava is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rhea Bhargava's NPI active?
- Yes — Rhea Bhargava's NPI (1245573310) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-09-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.