Quick answers
- Does Bhavik V. Thakkar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bhavik V. Thakkar accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Bhavik V. Thakkar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 66 Original Medicare patients and 2,069 services for Bhavik V. Thakkar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bhavik V. Thakkar's NPI number?
- 1033178819. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Bhavik V. Thakkar, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 66 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,069 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)403 services
- 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's (G2211)283 services
- Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes (99457)205 services
- Collection and interpretation of physical parameters stored in computers and/or transmitted by the patient and/or caregiver to qualified health care professional, requiring 30 minutes or more, per 30 days (99091)178 services
- Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes (99458)141 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease61%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes42%
- Anxiety32%
Hospitals where Bhavik V. Thakkar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bhavik V. Thakkar at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Memorialcare Long Beach Medical CenterLong Beach, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050485
- St Mary Medical CenterLong Beach, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050191
Practice locations
Addresses where Bhavik V. Thakkar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1045 Atlantic Ave, Suite 1019Long Beach, CA 90813 (562) 437‑6213
- 1050 Linden AveLong Beach, CA 90813 (562) 491‑9000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bhavik V. Thakkar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Prohealth Partners, a Medical Group239 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Long Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Long Beach, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Prohealth Partners, a Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033178819 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians