Quick answers
- Does Ishaan S. Kalha accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ishaan S. Kalha 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 Ishaan S. Kalha see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,028 Original Medicare patients and 3,364 services for Ishaan S. Kalha. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ishaan S. Kalha's NPI number?
- 1295711539. 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 Ishaan S. Kalha, 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 | 1,028 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,364 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent 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)1,074 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)880 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)243 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)191 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)174 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes44%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Anxiety26%
Hospitals where Ishaan S. Kalha works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ishaan S. Kalha 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.
- Adventist Health BakersfieldBakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050455
- Adventist Health DelanoDelano, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050608
- Bakersfield Memorial HospitalBakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050036
- Kern Medical CenterBakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050315
- Mercy HospitalBakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050295
Practice locations
Addresses where Ishaan S. Kalha is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1700 Mount Vernon AveBakersfield, CA 93306 (661) 326‑2000
- 5959 Truxtun Ave, Suite 200Bakersfield, CA 93309 (661) 324‑1203
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ishaan S. Kalha as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kern County Hospital Authority266 clinicians in the group
- Kern Gastroenterology Medical Group6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Bakersfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bakersfield, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kern County Hospital Authority
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 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) | 1295711539 |
| 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