Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. William Bichai, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Bakersfield, CA
- NPI 1548349004
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 14.0 / 100 · 2023
- 23 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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15202 Thunder Valley RD
Bakersfield, CA 933147222
(661) 327-8000
fax (661) 327-8020 - Mailing address
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3900 San Dimas St
Bakersfield, CA 933011458
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 28, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 2003 — 23 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A92564
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548349004. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
16,873
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$800,843
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J1756 |
Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg | 8,200 | 16 | $0 | |
99308 |
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes | 4,671 | 493 | $76 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 852 | 275 | $127 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 523 | 136 | $80 | |
99306 |
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes | 386 | 327 | $185 | |
99316 |
Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes | 320 | 275 | $133 | |
J3420 |
Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg | 309 | 147 | $2 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 195 | 25 | $358 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 194 | 173 | $175 | |
J0696 |
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | 148 | 24 | $1 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Bakersfield Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 415. This provider delivers 41× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$258
Transactions
22
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 17 | $170.68 | |
| Aimmune Therapeutics, INC. | 3 | $47.74 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 1 | $19.84 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $19.41 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
21,296
Patients
3,396
Total drug cost
$1,230,860
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 3,386 | 504 | $39,886 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 2,054 | 287 | $29,499 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 2,017 | 327 | $15,057 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 1,826 | 309 | $23,145 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 1,800 | 268 | $24,644 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 1,322 | 219 | $16,863 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 1,215 | 203 | $9,384 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 1,118 | 206 | $8,492 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 1,054 | 155 | $7,075 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 993 | 139 | $8,853 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. William Bichai's medical specialty?
Dr. William Bichai practices Nephrology Physician in Bakersfield, CA.
Where does Dr. William Bichai practice?
Dr. William Bichai practices at 15202 Thunder Valley RD, Bakersfield, CA 933147222. Office phone: 6613278000.
What is Dr. William Bichai's NPI?
Dr. William Bichai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548349004, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Bichai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Bichai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Bichai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, iron sucrose, 1 mg (HCPCS J1756); Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.