Quick answers
- Does Umesh T. Bhagia accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Umesh T. Bhagia 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 Umesh T. Bhagia see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 958 Original Medicare patients and 5,847 services for Umesh T. Bhagia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Umesh T. Bhagia's NPI number?
- 1568468528. 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 Umesh T. Bhagia, 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 | 958 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,847 |
| Different services or procedures | 66 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)1,229 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)680 services
- X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (73560)607 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)519 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose (J7321)438 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Diabetes33%
- Depression28%
Hospitals where Umesh T. Bhagia works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Umesh T. Bhagia 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.
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical CenterLos Angeles, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050262
- Santa Monica - UCLA Medical Center & Orthopaedic HospitalSanta Monica, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050112
- UCLA West Valley Medical CenterWest Hills, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050481
Practice locations
Addresses where Umesh T. Bhagia is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1250 16th StSanta Monica, CA 90404
- 7230 Medical Ctr Dr, Suite 604West Hills, CA 91307 (818) 657‑5640
- 7300 Medical Ctr DrWest Hills, CA 91307 (818) 676‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Umesh T. Bhagia as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Regents of the University of California70 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Santa Monica
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Santa Monica, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Regents of the University of California
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 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) | 1568468528 |
| 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