Harpal Bhaika, M.D.
NPI 1982619763 · Specialist · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Harpal Bhaika, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1982619763).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982619763
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A39802 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
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
1,855 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 659 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 317 | $86 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 289 | $109 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 157 | $116 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45378 | 145 | $170 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 44 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 845 | 347 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 648 | 243 |
| Famotidine | 423 | 171 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 156 | 58 |
| Lactulose | 116 | 66 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 98 | 29 |
| Sucralfate | 73 | 23 |
| Spironolactone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$317 across 13 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
- 2006-07-30
- Last updated
- 2021-04-22
- Certified
- 2021-04-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Harpal Bhaika's NPI number?
- Harpal Bhaika's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982619763, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Harpal Bhaika's specialty?
- Harpal Bhaika is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Harpal Bhaika located?
- Harpal Bhaika's practice location on file with NPPES is 5959 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309-0435.
- What is Harpal Bhaika's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Harpal Bhaika is (661) 324-1203.
- Does Harpal Bhaika accept Medicare?
- Harpal Bhaika is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Harpal Bhaika's NPI active?
- Yes — Harpal Bhaika's NPI (1982619763) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.