Quick answers
- Does Meeral Bhakta accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Meeral Bhakta 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.
- What is Meeral Bhakta's NPI number?
- 1972939411. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Meeral Bhakta is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1645 Industrial Pkwy WHayward, CA 94544 (510) 274‑5135
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Hayward
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hayward, CA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972939411 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- 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