Quick answers
- Does Sunil G. Bhandarkar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sunil G. Bhandarkar 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 Sunil G. Bhandarkar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,004 Original Medicare patients and 9,834 services for Sunil G. Bhandarkar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sunil G. Bhandarkar's NPI number?
- 1518977685. 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 Sunil G. Bhandarkar, 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 | 1,004 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 9,834 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Microfluid analysis of tears (83861)2,971 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)1,643 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)833 services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)785 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)777 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes41%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Sunil G. Bhandarkar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 321 N Larchmont Blvd, Suite 700Los Angeles, CA 90004 (323) 467‑7161
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Los Angeles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Los Angeles, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Tufts University School Of Medicine |
| 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) | 1518977685 |
| 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