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Nephrology

Neelam M. Bhalla, MD

Works at hospitals in Fremont, CA · San Leandro, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Neelam M. Bhalla, MD is a nephrologist at 2500 Merced St, San Leandro, CA 94577. Phone: (510) 454-1000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Neelam M. Bhalla had 22 Original Medicare patients and 38 services. NPI 1639118052. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Neelam M. Bhalla, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Neelam M. Bhalla accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Neelam M. Bhalla 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 Neelam M. Bhalla see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 22 Original Medicare patients and 38 services for Neelam M. Bhalla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Neelam M. Bhalla's NPI number?
1639118052. 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 Neelam M. Bhalla, 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 patients22
Services billed to Medicare38
Different services or procedures10
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients64

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%
  • Diabetes75%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Heart failure73%
  • Ischemic heart disease59%

Hospitals where Neelam M. Bhalla works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Neelam M. Bhalla 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Neelam M. Bhalla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Neelam M. Bhalla as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Permanente Medical Group Inc10,996 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in San Leandro

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Leandro, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Permanente Medical Group Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1639118052
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians