Quick answers
- Does Mehul K. Bhakta accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Mehul K. 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 Mehul K. Bhakta see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,715 Original Medicare patients and 3,974 services for Mehul K. Bhakta. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Mehul K. Bhakta's NPI number?
- 1548585482. 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 Mehul K. 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 | 2,715 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,974 |
| Different services or procedures | 108 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)554 services
- Screening mammography (77067)553 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)322 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)264 services
- Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening (71271)224 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%
- Arthritis48%
- Anxiety31%
- Depression30%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Hospitals where Mehul K. Bhakta works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Mehul K. 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.
- AdventHealth HendersonvilleHendersonville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340023
- Angel Medical CenterFranklin, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341326
- Highlands Cashiers HospitalHighlands, NC · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 341316
- Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery CeAsheville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340002
- The McDowell HospitalMarion, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340087
Practice locations
Addresses where Mehul K. Bhakta is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 222 Asheland AveAsheville, NC 28801 (828) 213‑9090
- 262 Leroy George DrClyde, NC 28721 (828) 452‑8651
- 321 Mulberry St SWLenoir, NC 28645 (828) 394‑6722
- 336 Deerfield RdBoone, NC 28607 (828) 262‑4100
- 434 Hospital DrLinville, NC 28646 (828) 737‑7000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Mehul K. Bhakta as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Caldwell Memorial Hospital Inc218 clinicians in the group
- DLP Western Carolina Physician Practices LLC178 clinicians in the group
- Appalachian Regional Medical Associates Inc146 clinicians in the group
- Ara Health Specialists PA53 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Asheville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Asheville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Caldwell Memorial Hospital Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548585482 |
| 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