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Hospitalist

Karishma A. Bhimji, MD

Works at hospitals in Bryan, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Karishma A. Bhimji, MD is a hospitalist at 2801 Franciscan Dr, Bryan, TX 77802. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Karishma A. Bhimji had 46 Original Medicare patients and 126 services. NPI 1831453299. 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.

  • Specialty: Hospitalist
  • Address: 2801 Franciscan Dr, Bryan, TX 77802 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: CHI St Joseph Health Regional Hospital
  • Group practice: St Joseph Regional Health Center
  • Medical school: graduated 2012 (14 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Karishma A. Bhimji, 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 Karishma A. Bhimji accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karishma A. Bhimji 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 Karishma A. Bhimji see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 46 Original Medicare patients and 126 services for Karishma A. Bhimji. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Karishma A. Bhimji's NPI number?
1831453299. 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 Karishma A. Bhimji, 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 patients46
Services billed to Medicare126
Different services or procedures7
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)56 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)38 services
  3. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)18 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)11 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%
  • Diabetes54%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Chronic kidney disease46%
  • Heart failure46%

Hospitals where Karishma A. Bhimji works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karishma A. Bhimji 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 Karishma A. Bhimji is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 2801 Franciscan DrBryan, TX 77802
  • 2801 Franciscan Dr, Attn Vp FinanceBryan, TX 77802

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Karishma A. Bhimji as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • St Joseph Regional Health Center141 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other clinicians in St Joseph Regional Health Center

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2012 (14 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1831453299
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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