Ankur Bakshi, MD
NPI 1932546074 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ankur Bakshi, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1932546074).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1932546074
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R5075 (TX)
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 tenure33% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,984 across 8 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)
- 1955 Citracado Pkwy Ste 300Escondido, CA 92029-4113Phone: (760) 743-0546Fax: (858) 673-5187
- 1 Baylor Plz # Ms 390Houston, TX 77030-3411Phone: (713) 798-8070
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-05-30
- Last updated
- 2023-09-13
- Certified
- 2023-09-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ankur Bakshi's NPI number?
- Ankur Bakshi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1932546074, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ankur Bakshi's specialty?
- Ankur Bakshi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ankur Bakshi located?
- Ankur Bakshi's practice location on file with NPPES is 127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, Los Angeles, CA 90048-3311.
- What is Ankur Bakshi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ankur Bakshi is (310) 423-3851.
- Does Ankur Bakshi accept Medicare?
- Ankur Bakshi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ankur Bakshi's NPI active?
- Yes — Ankur Bakshi's NPI (1932546074) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.