Meeral Bhakta, O.D.
NPI 1972939411 · Optometrist · Hayward, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Meeral Bhakta, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Hayward, CA (NPI 1972939411).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972939411
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 14748 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- 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.
$19 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
- 2013-09-16
- Last updated
- 2025-05-14
- Certified
- 2025-05-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Meeral Bhakta's NPI number?
- Meeral Bhakta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972939411, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Meeral Bhakta's specialty?
- Meeral Bhakta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Meeral Bhakta located?
- Meeral Bhakta's practice location on file with NPPES is 1645 Industrial Pkwy W, Hayward, CA 94544-7046.
- What is Meeral Bhakta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Meeral Bhakta is (510) 274-5135.
- Does Meeral Bhakta accept Medicare?
- Meeral Bhakta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Meeral Bhakta's NPI active?
- Yes — Meeral Bhakta's NPI (1972939411) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.