Umesh Bhagia, MD
NPI 1568468528 · Surgery Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Umesh Bhagia, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1568468528).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568468528
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A80509 (CA)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,043 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 680 | $138 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 607 | $39 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 519 | $124 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 405 | $47 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 381 | $98 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 293 | $54 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 167 | 121 |
| Gabapentin | 114 | 89 |
| Amoxicillin | 106 | 94 |
| Mupirocin | 73 | 72 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 53 | 48 |
| Ibuprofen | 42 | 29 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 39 | 26 |
| Celecoxib |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18,233 across 21 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 (1)
- 7301 Medical Center Dr Ste 603West Hills, CA 91307-1904Phone: (818) 444-8215
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-24
- Last updated
- 2024-08-30
- Certified
- 2024-08-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Umesh Bhagia's NPI number?
- Umesh Bhagia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568468528, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Umesh Bhagia's specialty?
- Umesh Bhagia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Umesh Bhagia located?
- Umesh Bhagia's practice location on file with NPPES is 1250 16th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404-1249.
- What is Umesh Bhagia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Umesh Bhagia is (424) 259-6593.
- Does Umesh Bhagia accept Medicare?
- Umesh Bhagia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Umesh Bhagia's NPI active?
- Yes — Umesh Bhagia's NPI (1568468528) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.