Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Neharika Bhardwaj, MD

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Santa Cruz, CA

  • NPI 1336609494
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1505 Soquel Dr Ste 9
Santa Cruz, CA 950651716
(831) 462-8960
Additional location
1 Medical Center Dr
Lebanon, NH 037560001
(603) 650-5000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 6, 2024
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A199577

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1336609494. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$387
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ABBVIE INC. 3 $229.00
Eisai Inc. 1 $124.92
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $17.65
Amgen Inc. 1 $15.14

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$387

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
54
Patients
21
Total drug cost
$1,035
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 36 21 $295
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 18 0 $741

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Neharika Bhardwaj's medical specialty?
Dr. Neharika Bhardwaj practices Rheumatology Physician in Santa Cruz, CA.
Where does Dr. Neharika Bhardwaj practice?
Dr. Neharika Bhardwaj practices at 1505 Soquel Dr Ste 9, Santa Cruz, CA 950651716. Office phone: 8314628960.
What is Dr. Neharika Bhardwaj's NPI?
Dr. Neharika Bhardwaj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336609494, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Neharika Bhardwaj accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Neharika Bhardwaj accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.