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Gastroenterology

Bal R. Bhandari, MD

Works at hospitals in Crossett, AR · Monroe, LA · Bastrop, LA … · Arkansas, Louisiana

Summary

Bal R. Bhandari, MD (Gastroenterology) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Crossett, AR, Monroe, LA and Bastrop, LA and other places. NPI 1063473494. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Bal R. Bhandari, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

GastroenterologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
39Years since medical school (graduated 1987)
MaleGender (as listed)
Hospital Service District No 1A of the Parish of Richland State of LAGroup practice (+2 more)

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Bal R. Bhandari work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Bal R. Bhandari at 5 hospitals: Ashley County Medical Center, Fmol Health St Francis, Monroe Surgical Hospital, Morehouse General Hospital and Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Bal R. Bhandari see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Delhi, LA and Bastrop, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Bal R. Bhandari's specialty?
Medicare lists Gastroenterology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
Does Bal R. Bhandari accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bal R. Bhandari accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Bal R. Bhandari?
(318) 878-5171, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Bal R. Bhandari's NPI number?
1063473494. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Bal R. Bhandari works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bal R. Bhandari at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Bal R. Bhandari is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Bal R. Bhandari as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Hospital Service District No 1A of the Parish of Richland State of LA32 clinicians in the group
  • Morehouse Community Medical Centers, Inc.27 clinicians in the group
  • Morehouse Parish Hospital Service District 17 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Louisiana

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisiana — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1987
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1063473494
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians