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 patients | 236 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 829 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)455 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)165 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)45 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination (88300)18 services
- 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.
- St. Luke's Patients Medical CenterPasadena, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 670031
- St. Luke's Sugar Land HospitalSugar Land, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 670053
Practice locations
Addresses where Bharati S. Helekar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4600 E Sam Houston Pkwy S, Community PathologyPasadena, TX 77505 (713) 948‑7000
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
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Pasadena
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pasadena, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Baylor College of Medicine
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700997764 |
| 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