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 patients | 22 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 38 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 64 |
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.
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - FremontFremont, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050512
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San LeandroSan Leandro, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050777
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.
- 2500 Merced StSan Leandro, CA 94577 (510) 454‑1000
- 2599 Stevenson BlvdFremont, CA 94538 (866) 544‑6741
- 27303 Sleepy Hollow Ave SHayward, CA 94545 (510) 784‑4000
- 27303 Sleepy Hollow S AveHayward, CA 94545 (510) 784‑4000
- 39400 Paseo Padre PkwyFremont, CA 94538 (510) 248‑3000
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
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in San Leandro
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Leandro, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Permanente Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639118052 |
| 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