Quick answers
- Does Shridhar V. Bhat accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shridhar V. Bhat 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 Shridhar V. Bhat see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 55 Original Medicare patients and 252 services for Shridhar V. Bhat. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shridhar V. Bhat's NPI number?
- 1134158991. 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 Shridhar V. Bhat, 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 | 55 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 252 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 62 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)215 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)11 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 pressure64%
- High cholesterol51%
- Diabetes42%
- Arthritis33%
- Depression29%
- Anxiety29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Shridhar V. Bhat is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 107 S 5th StRichmond, VA 23219 (804) 819‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shridhar V. Bhat as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Richmond Behavioral Health Authority13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Critical Care (Intensivists)also
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Richmond
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Richmond, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Richmond Behavioral Health Authority
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University |
| Graduation year | 1972 (54 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) | 1134158991 |
| 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