Quick answers
- Does Hetal R. Bhakta accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hetal R. Bhakta 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 Hetal R. Bhakta see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,001 Original Medicare patients and 11,320 services for Hetal R. Bhakta. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Hetal R. Bhakta's NPI number?
- 1336248285. 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 Hetal R. Bhakta, 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 | 1,001 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 11,320 |
| Different services or procedures | 81 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days (99454)1,371 services
- Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days (93298)1,316 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)1,000 services
- Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes (99457)999 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)867 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%
- Atrial fibrillation49%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes43%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
Hospitals where Hetal R. Bhakta works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hetal R. Bhakta 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.
- Desert Regional Medical CenterPalm Springs, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050243
- Eisenhower Medical CenterRancho Mirage, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050573
Practice locations
Addresses where Hetal R. Bhakta is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1100 N Palm Canyon Dr, Suite 206Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 883‑1600
- 1150 M Indian Canyon DrPalm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 323‑6511
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Hetal R. Bhakta as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emergency Associates Corporation7 clinicians in the group
- Desert Heart Rhythm Consultants Inc3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)primary
- Cardiac Electrophysiologyalso
- Cardiac Surgeryalso
- Internal Medicinealso
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in California →
Other cardiologists in Palm Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palm Springs, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emergency Associates Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Albany Medical College Of Union University |
| 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) | 1336248285 |
| 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