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General Surgery

Kunjan S. Bhakta, MD

Works at hospitals in Lake Forest, IL · Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Kunjan S. Bhakta, MD (General Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Lake Forest, IL and Chicago, IL. NPI 1992966592. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kunjan S. Bhakta, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

General SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
21Years since medical school (graduated 2005)
University Of Michigan Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Northwestern Medical Faculty FoundationGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Kunjan S. Bhakta work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Kunjan S. Bhakta at 2 hospitals: Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Kunjan S. Bhakta see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 10 practice locations, including Lake Forest, IL, Grayslake, IL and Chicago, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Kunjan S. Bhakta's specialty?
Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does Kunjan S. Bhakta accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kunjan S. Bhakta accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Kunjan S. Bhakta?
(847) 535-8500, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Kunjan S. Bhakta's NPI number?
1992966592. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Kunjan S. Bhakta works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kunjan S. Bhakta at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kunjan S. Bhakta is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kunjan S. Bhakta as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation4,503 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Lake Forest

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lake Forest, IL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Michigan Medical School
Graduation year2005
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1992966592
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians