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Pathology

Bharati S. Helekar, MD

Works at hospitals in Pasadena, TX · Sugar Land, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Bharati S. Helekar, MD is a pathologist at 4600 E Sam Houston Pkwy S, Community Pathology, Pasadena, TX 77505. Phone: (713) 948-7000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Bharati S. Helekar had 236 Original Medicare patients and 829 services. NPI 1700997764. 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 Bharati S. Helekar, 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 Bharati S. Helekar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bharati S. Helekar 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 Bharati S. Helekar see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 236 Original Medicare patients and 829 services for Bharati S. Helekar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Bharati S. Helekar's NPI number?
1700997764. 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 Bharati S. Helekar, 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 patients236
Services billed to Medicare829
Different services or procedures19
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)455 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)165 services
  3. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)45 services
  4. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination (88300)18 services
  5. Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present (88311)18 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%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Ischemic heart disease45%
  • Diabetes44%
  • Chronic kidney disease36%

Hospitals where Bharati S. Helekar works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bharati S. Helekar 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 Bharati S. Helekar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Bharati S. Helekar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Baylor College of Medicine47 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Pasadena

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pasadena, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Baylor College of Medicine

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1982 (44 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1700997764
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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