Physician Profile
Bhavik V. Thakkar, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Thakkar
Based in Long Beach, CA, Bhavik V. Thakkar, MD is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Bhavik provided 1,911 services to 683 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 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 management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (562) 437-6213
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1045 ATLANTIC AVE STE 1019
Long Beach, CA 90813
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
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
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
Kidney & Bladder
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
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
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,911 services · 683 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
58 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
30 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76700 |
24 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta | Imaging | 76706 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Collection and interpretation of physical parameters stored in computers and/or transmitted by the patient and/or caregiver to qualified health care professional, requiring 30 minutes or more, per 30 days | Treatment | 99091 |
178 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts | Treatment | 93925 |
50 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
50 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, each additional 30 minutes | Treatment | 96137 |
34 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Evaluation of neuropsychological test, first hour | Treatment | 96132 |
34 | 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.
Other internists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other internists in Long Beach 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Other 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Thakkar?
Dr. Thakkar is an internist in Long Beach, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Thakkar's address?
Dr. Thakkar is listed at 1045 Atlantic Ave Ste 1019, Long Beach, CA 90813. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Thakkar?
The number on file is (562) 437-6213. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Thakkar?
Dr. Thakkar's National Provider Identifier is 1033178819. 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. Thakkar train?
Dr. Thakkar attended Other, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Thakkar have?
Dr. Thakkar has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Thakkar perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Thakkar performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity and complete ultrasound scan of abdomen; provides treatments such as collection and interpretation of physical parameters stored in computers and/or transmitted by the patient and/or caregiver to qualified health care professional, requiring 30 minutes or more, per 30 days and ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Thakkar's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Thakkar. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.