Physician Profile
Gautam S. Bhakta, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bhakta
Based in Arroyo Grande, CA, Gautam S. Bhakta, MD is listed in the NPI registry under internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Gautam provided 20,937 services to 1,664 patients. The services billed most often include carepatch, per square centimeter, complete ft, per square centimeter, and residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes. NPI 1588676407 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (805) 474-6110
- Email not available
Practice Locations
205 S HALCYON RD
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
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
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
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
Brain and nerves
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
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
20,937 services · 1,664 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 15271 |
723 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11043 |
338 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11046 |
161 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Application of skin substitute graft to wound of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 15275 |
155 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot | Procedure | 29581 |
129 | Too few peers to compare |
| Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound | Procedure | 17250 |
121 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional 25.0 sq cm of wound 100.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 15272 |
83 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
80 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Preparation of skin graft site of trunk, arms, or legs, 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less | Procedure | 15002 |
25 | Too few peers to compare |
| Therapy procedure using ultrasound | Treatment | 97610 |
1,459 | More than most 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 in Arroyo Grande 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1992 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Bhakta specialize in?
Dr. Bhakta is an internist in Arroyo Grande, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Bhakta located?
Dr. Bhakta is listed at 205 S Halcyon Rd, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bhakta's phone number?
The number on file is (805) 474-6110. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Bhakta?
Dr. Bhakta's National Provider Identifier is 1588676407. 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. Bhakta go to medical school?
Dr. Bhakta attended Other, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Bhakta have?
Dr. Bhakta has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Bhakta do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bhakta performs procedures including application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less, removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less and removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less; provides treatments such as therapy procedure using ultrasound, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Bhakta's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bhakta. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Guide.md listings do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement.