Nikhil Bhargava, DO
NPI 1568649382 · Gastroenterology Physician · Bourbonnais, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nikhil Bhargava, DO is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Bourbonnais, IL (NPI 1568649382).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568649382
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036119634 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
1,186 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 | 217 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 133 | $122 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 130 | $96 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 114 | $126 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 104 | $245 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 253 | 89 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 218 | 214 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 103 | 39 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 29 | 28 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 25 | 14 |
| Sucralfate | 22 | — |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,016 across 99 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
- 2008-01-23
- Last updated
- 2020-07-28
- Certified
- 2020-07-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nikhil Bhargava's NPI number?
- Nikhil Bhargava's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568649382, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nikhil Bhargava's specialty?
- Nikhil Bhargava is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nikhil Bhargava located?
- Nikhil Bhargava's practice location on file with NPPES is 1615 N Convent St, Bourbonnais, IL 60914-1081.
- What is Nikhil Bhargava's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nikhil Bhargava is (815) 937-5200.
- Does Nikhil Bhargava accept Medicare?
- Nikhil Bhargava is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nikhil Bhargava's NPI active?
- Yes — Nikhil Bhargava's NPI (1568649382) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-07-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.