Quick answers
- Does Prativa N. Bhandari accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Prativa N. Bhandari 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 Prativa N. Bhandari see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 174 Original Medicare patients and 600 services for Prativa N. Bhandari. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Prativa N. Bhandari's NPI number?
- 1619445210. 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 Prativa N. Bhandari, 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 | 174 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 600 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| 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)154 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)120 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)53 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)51 services
- Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems (96127)48 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol73%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Anxiety28%
- Diabetes25%
Hospitals where Prativa N. Bhandari works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Prativa N. Bhandari 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.
- Memorial Hermann Katy HospitalKaty, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450847
Practice locations
Addresses where Prativa N. Bhandari is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7629 Tiki DrFulshear, TX 77441 (281) 346‑0018
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Prativa N. Bhandari as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Heidi Schultz, M.D., P.A.7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Fulshear
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fulshear, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Heidi Schultz, M.D., P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619445210 |
| 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