Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Harpal Bhaika, M.D.

Specialist (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Bakersfield, CA

  • NPI 1982619763
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 21.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 52 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5959 Truxtun Ave, Suite #200
Bakersfield, CA 933090435
(661) 324-1203
fax (661) 324-3195

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 22, 2021
Year of graduation
1974 — 52 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
174400000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A39802
Medicaid
CA #00A398020

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982619763. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,295
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$160,099
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 323 226 $89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 313 313 $115
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 170 166 $117
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 148 148 $184
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 100 99 $131
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 85 84 $239
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 58 58 $124
43450 Dilation of esophagus 46 44 $40
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery 35 35 $105
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 17 17 $119

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 289. This provider delivers 4.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$317
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 10 $161.53
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals 2 $140.97
Olympus America Inc. 1 $14.70

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$317

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,338
Patients
940
Total drug cost
$253,596
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 788 332 $12,867
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 515 209 $10,672
Famotidine Generic 372 154 $7,776
Metoclopramide Hcl Generic 98 49 $1,055
Lactulose Generic 92 40 $4,113
Sucralfate Generic 83 32 $5,598
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 62 19 $72,894
Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) Brand 53 18 $109,962
Mesalamine Er (Mesalamine) Brand 50 0 $15,771
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 49 34 $2,776

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Harpal Bhaika's medical specialty?
Dr. Harpal Bhaika practices Specialist in Bakersfield, CA.
Where does Dr. Harpal Bhaika practice?
Dr. Harpal Bhaika practices at 5959 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 933090435. Office phone: 6613241203.
What is Dr. Harpal Bhaika's NPI?
Dr. Harpal Bhaika's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982619763, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Harpal Bhaika accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Harpal Bhaika accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Harpal Bhaika commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.