Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nirav Bhakta, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Critical Care (Intensivists)) · Oakland, CA

  • NPI 1457523466
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 70.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
275 W Macarthur
Oakland, CA 946115641
(510) 752-1000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 16, 2014
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A102883

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457523466. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
937
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$56,508
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
94010 Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 352 305 $9
94729 Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 200 190 $10
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 103 32 $237
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 86 62 $109
94618 Test for exercise-induced lung stress 62 60 $25
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 47 47 $149
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 24 18 $156
94726 Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 23 23 $13
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 23 23 $203
36600 Artery puncture collection of blood sample 17 16 $16

In context: peer comparison

Among 78 peers in Oakland Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 326. This provider delivers 2.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
573
Patients
90
Total drug cost
$228,939
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Spiriva Respimat (Tiotropium Bromide) Brand 121 24 $77,902
Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) Brand 84 19 $42,357
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 61 23 $1,687
Montelukast Sodium Generic 41 0 $494
Stiolto Respimat (Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hcl) Brand 34 0 $16,895
Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) Brand 34 0 $27,891
Advair Hfa (Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol) Brand 32 0 $19,583
Incruse Ellipta (Umeclidinium Bromide) Brand 27 0 $9,739
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 26 11 $833
Ventolin Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) Brand 23 0 $1,483

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nirav Bhakta's medical specialty?
Dr. Nirav Bhakta practices Internal Medicine Physician in Oakland, CA.
Where does Dr. Nirav Bhakta practice?
Dr. Nirav Bhakta practices at 275 W Macarthur, Oakland, CA 946115641. Office phone: 5107521000.
What is Dr. Nirav Bhakta's NPI?
Dr. Nirav Bhakta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457523466, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nirav Bhakta accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nirav Bhakta accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nirav Bhakta commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume (HCPCS 94010); Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (HCPCS 94729); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.