Quick answers
- Does Neharika Bhardwaj accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Neharika Bhardwaj 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.
- What is Neharika Bhardwaj's NPI number?
- 1336609494. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Neharika Bhardwaj works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Neharika Bhardwaj 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.
- Community Hospital of the Monterey PeninsulaMonterey, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050145
- Dominican HospitalSanta Cruz, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050242
- Watsonville Community HospitalWatsonville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050194
Practice locations
Addresses where Neharika Bhardwaj is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1505 Soquel Dr, Suite 9Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (831) 462‑8960
- 880 Cass St, Suite 201Monterey, CA 93940 (602) 688‑2248
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Neharika Bhardwaj as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Thaila Ramanujam M D Inc4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Thaila Ramanujam M D Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 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) | 1336609494 |
| 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
- 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