KETAN G. BHAKTA MD – NPI #1669492724
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

KETAN BHAKTA is a physician located in FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1669492724 to KETAN BHAKTA on July 20, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Mar 29, 2020. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KETAN BHAKTA below.

NPI Profile for
KETAN G. BHAKTA

NPI Number
1669492724
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
KETAN G. BHAKTA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
18111 BROOKHURST ST
STE 6300
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708-6728
Phone: (714) 847-6727 Fax: (714) 847-6643
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 29, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for KETAN BHAKTA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDCA00G811860
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 CA G081186

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, GEFFEN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1989
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
KETAN BHAKTA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
      ONE HOAG DRIVE
      NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
    • MEMORIALCARE ORANGE COAST MEDICAL CENTER
      9920 TALBERT AVENUE
      FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • HERALDS HOME HEALTH
      3703 LONG BEACH BLVD, STE 403
      LONG BEACH, CA 90807
  • NURSING HOME
    • BEACHSIDE NURSING CENTER
      7781 GARFIELD AVENUE
      HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92648
    • HUNTINGTON VALLEY HEALTHCARE CENTER
      8382 NEWMAN AVENUE
      HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA 92647
    • MANORCARE HEALTH SERVICES (FOUNTAIN VALLEY)
      11680 WARNER AVENUE
      FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708
  • HOSPICE
    • HYGIEIA HOSPICE
      17100 PIONEER BLVD SUITE 235
      ARTESIA, CA 90701

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