Physician Profile
Mehul K. Bhakta, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bhakta
Mehul K. Bhakta, M.D. practices diagnostic radiology in Asheville, NC. Mehul is a 2009 graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Mehul cared for 3,048 Medicare patients across 3,077 services. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, screening 3d breast mammography, and screening mammography.
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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
- (828) 213-3524
- Email not available
Practice Locations
509 BILTMORE AVE
Asheville, NC 28801
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology 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
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
- Breast lump or mass
- Dense Breast Tissue
Chest & Heart
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Suspicious Lung Spot
General
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Heart & blood vessels
- Aortic aneurysm
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Crohn's disease
- Fatty liver disease
Lungs & breathing
- Community-acquired pneumonia
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
- Thyroid nodule
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
- Chronic pelvic pain
Spine
- Back pain
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Herniated disc
- Neck pain
- Sciatica
Spine & back
Vascular
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
Women's health
- Endometriosis
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
- Image-Guided Needle Biopsy
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Bone Density
- Bone Density Scan Referral
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
- Abdominal CT Scan
- Chest CT Scan
- Emergency CT scan
- Head CT Scan
- Heart Calcium Scan
- Sinus CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
- Chest X-Ray
- Emergency X-ray
- Spine X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,077 services · 3,048 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
322 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
305 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
304 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
249 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
249 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening | Imaging | 71271 |
141 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
137 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
136 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71260 |
130 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
127 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
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 radiologists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other radiologists in Asheville 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2009 at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Mehul K. Bhakta?
Mehul K. Bhakta is a radiologist in Asheville, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
What is Mehul K. Bhakta's address?
Mehul K. Bhakta is listed at 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Mehul K. Bhakta?
The number on file is (828) 213-3524. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Mehul K. Bhakta's NPI number?
Mehul K. Bhakta's National Provider Identifier is 1548585482. 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 Mehul K. Bhakta train?
Mehul K. Bhakta attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, graduating in 2009. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Mehul K. Bhakta been practicing?
Mehul K. Bhakta has 17 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2009, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Mehul K. Bhakta perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Mehul K. Bhakta performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and screening 3d breast mammography. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Mehul K. Bhakta confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Mehul K. Bhakta. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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