Bhani Chawla-Kondal
NPI 1972734333 · Surgery Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bhani Chawla-Kondal is a Surgery Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1972734333).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972734333
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A140755 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
308 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 80 | $49 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 73 | $210 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 62 | $118 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 50 | $79 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 15 | $130 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-08-04
- Last updated
- 2016-11-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bhani Chawla-Kondal's NPI number?
- Bhani Chawla-Kondal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972734333, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bhani Chawla-Kondal's specialty?
- Bhani Chawla-Kondal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bhani Chawla-Kondal located?
- Bhani Chawla-Kondal's practice location on file with NPPES is 1700 Mount Vernon Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93306-4018.
- What is Bhani Chawla-Kondal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bhani Chawla-Kondal is (661) 326-2000.
- Does Bhani Chawla-Kondal accept Medicare?
- Bhani Chawla-Kondal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bhani Chawla-Kondal's NPI active?
- Yes — Bhani Chawla-Kondal's NPI (1972734333) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.