Physician Profile
Bharat M. Vakharia, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Vakharia
Bharat M. Vakharia, MD is a healthcare provider in Sturgis, MI specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Bharat provided 3,655 services to 1,581 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens. This provider record is associated with NPI 1770523045.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (269) 651-2011
- Email not available
Practice Locations
26273 US HIGHWAY 12
Sturgis, MI 49091
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
- Acid reflux
- Fatty liver disease
- IBS
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
- Alzheimer's disease
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Lungs & Breathing
- Sleep apnea
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
- Back pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
- Epley Maneuver
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,655 services · 1,581 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
65 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
41 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
18 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
44 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
540 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
176 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
118 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
54 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Influenza vaccine, inactivated | Treatment | 90653 |
39 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 12 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1982 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 4
Providers in MI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Vakharia specialize in?
Dr. Vakharia is an internist in Sturgis, MI. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Vakharia located?
Dr. Vakharia is listed at 26273 US Highway 12, Sturgis, MI 49091. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Vakharia's phone number?
The number on file is (269) 651-2011. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Vakharia?
Dr. Vakharia's National Provider Identifier is 1770523045. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Vakharia go to medical school?
Dr. Vakharia attended Other, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Vakharia have?
Dr. Vakharia has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Vakharia do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Vakharia performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Vakharia's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Vakharia. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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