Quick answers
- Does Amita Shimpi Bhalla accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Amita Shimpi Bhalla 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 Amita Shimpi Bhalla see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 44 Original Medicare patients and 78 services for Amita Shimpi Bhalla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Amita Shimpi Bhalla's NPI number?
- 1043252448. 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 Amita Shimpi Bhalla, 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 | 44 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 78 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)46 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)13 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%
- Ischemic heart disease75%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes50%
- Atrial fibrillation48%
Practice locations
Addresses where Amita Shimpi Bhalla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 13009 Gulf Commerce Dr, Suite 100Houston, TX 77034 (713) 943‑2800
- 5413 Crenshaw Rd, Suite 400Pasadena, TX 77505
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Amita Shimpi Bhalla as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Houston Cardiovascular Assoc PA82 clinicians in the group
- Karan S Bhalla MD PLLC6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Houston Cardiovascular Assoc PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1043252448 |
| 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
- 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