Ketan Bhakta, MD
NPI 1669492724 · Internal Medicine Physician · Fountain Valley, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ketan Bhakta, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Fountain Valley, CA (NPI 1669492724).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669492724
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G081186 (CA)
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
19 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
757 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 | 422 | $124 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 145 | $9 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 102 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 36 | $96 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians andG0180 | 25 | $59 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 103 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 383 | 95 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 230 | 49 |
| Losartan Potassium | 227 | 57 |
| Metformin Hcl | 198 | 58 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 180 | 46 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 144 | 19 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (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
- 2006-07-20
- Last updated
- 2020-03-29
- Certified
- 2020-03-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ketan Bhakta's NPI number?
- Ketan Bhakta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669492724, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ketan Bhakta's specialty?
- Ketan Bhakta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ketan Bhakta located?
- Ketan Bhakta's practice location on file with NPPES is 18111 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708-6728.
- What is Ketan Bhakta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ketan Bhakta is (714) 847-6727.
- Does Ketan Bhakta accept Medicare?
- Ketan Bhakta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ketan Bhakta's NPI active?
- Yes — Ketan Bhakta's NPI (1669492724) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.