Quick answers
- Does Nikhil Bhargava accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nikhil Bhargava 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 Nikhil Bhargava see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 724 Original Medicare patients and 1,284 services for Nikhil Bhargava. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nikhil Bhargava's NPI number?
- 1568649382. 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 Nikhil Bhargava, 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 | 724 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,284 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)217 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)133 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)130 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)114 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)104 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%
- Arthritis54%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
- Diabetes34%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
Hospitals where Nikhil Bhargava works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nikhil Bhargava 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.
- Presence St Marys HospitalKankakee, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140155
- Riverside Medical CenterKankakee, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140186
- Silver Cross Hospital and Medical CentersNew Lenox, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140213
Practice locations
Addresses where Nikhil Bhargava is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1615 N Convent St, Suite 1Bourbonnais, IL 60914 (815) 937‑5200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nikhil Bhargava as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Digestive Diseases Consultants of Kankakee SC15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Bourbonnais
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bourbonnais, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Digestive Diseases Consultants of Kankakee SC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 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) | 1568649382 |
| 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