Quick answers
- Does Akash G. Bhagat accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Akash G. Bhagat 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 Akash G. Bhagat see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 222 Original Medicare patients and 564 services for Akash G. Bhagat. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Akash G. Bhagat's NPI number?
- 1982664298. 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 Akash G. Bhagat, 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 | 222 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 564 |
| Different services or procedures | 49 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)146 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)111 services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (87426)61 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)32 services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for influenza virus (87400)29 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis42%
- Anxiety25%
- Diabetes22%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Akash G. Bhagat is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2401 N Shepherd DrHouston, TX 77008 (832) 690‑3415
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982664298 |
| 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
- 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