Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Nikhil Bhargava, MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Houston, TX
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
902 FROSTWOOD DR STE 184, Houston, TX 77024
7132424046
In practice since 2013 (13 years)
NPI: 1750623914 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Bhargava from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
Are you Dr. Bhargava? Request a correction or review of any data shown here. Provider portal →

What this data tells you about Dr. Bhargava

Dr. Nikhil Bhargava is a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Houston, TX, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Bhargava performed 4,644 Medicare services across 4,152 unique beneficiaries.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Bhargava is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 13 years in practice ▲ Top 3% volume in TX

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
4,644
Medicare services
Top 3% in TX for student in an organized health care education/training program
4,152
Unique beneficiaries
$18
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~357 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Chest X-ray, 1 view 1,713 $7 $139
X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 272 $7 $139
Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 173 $65 $1,316
Knee X-ray, 3 views 129 $6 $114
Bone density scan (DEXA) 128 $9 $185
Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views 114 $6 $126
Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen 113 $21 $382
CT scan of head/brain, without contrast 99 $29 $504
Chest X-ray, 2 views 98 $7 $162
Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium 91 $21 $557
Hip X-ray, 2-3 views 85 $7 $212
Foot X-ray, 3+ views 85 $6 $106
Ct scan of chest with contrast 83 $41 $705
Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan 67 $87 $1,557
Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 63 $79 $1,637
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views 60 $6 $104
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views 52 $6 $104
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 51 $6 $120
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 49 $16 $418
Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 48 $21 $341
Mri scan of abdomen without contrast 46 $53 $823
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views 44 $6 $116
X-ray of abdomen, 2 views 41 $8 $175
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views 39 $6 $121
Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function 37 $19 $255
3d radiographic procedure 37 $7 $96
Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen 36 $27 $480
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 36 $9 $237
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views 34 $8 $158
Ct scan of upper spine without contrast 32 $34 $625
Limited ultrasound scan of pelvis 30 $17 $238
X-ray of lower leg, 2 views 29 $6 $110
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts 29 $16 $358
Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening 28 $50 $849
X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views 27 $6 $142
Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity 27 $26 $469
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 27 $25 $607
Nuclear medicine study of bone and/or joint whole body 25 $31 $600
X-ray of forearm, 2 views 21 $5 $105
X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views 20 $6 $105
CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 20 $65 $1,337
Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue 20 $20 $347
Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina 20 $25 $414
Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast 19 $81 $1,659
Ultrasound scan of chest 18 $21 $336
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 18 $28 $753
X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views 17 $6 $110
Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast 16 $62 $1,228
Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast 15 $62 $1,021
Ct scan of pelvis without contrast 15 $40 $632
Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast 15 $81 $1,659
X-ray series of abdomen with single x-ray of chest 15 $12 $194
Ct scan of abdomen before and after contrast 15 $47 $685
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 15 $61 $1,278
X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views 14 $7 $158
Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast 14 $74 $1,411
Nuclear medicine study of liver and bile duct system with use of drugs 14 $33 $622
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 14 $25 $705
Ct scan of abdominal aorta and both leg arteries with contrast 13 $83 $1,502
Ultrasound of one side of head and neck blood flow 13 $18 $271
Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow 13 $29 $759
CT scan of chest, without contrast 12 $36 $633
Ct scan of chest before and after contrast 12 $40 $845
Ct scan of leg without contrast 12 $33 $541
Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta 12 $25 $274
Ultrasound scan of scrotum 12 $20 $382
Ct scan of abdomen without contrast 11 $40 $673
Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis 11 $24 $402
Nuclear medicine study of lymphatic system 11 $43 $833
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Looking for a student in an organized health care education/training program specialist in Houston?
Compare student in an organized health care education/training programs in the Houston area by procedure volume, costs, and industry payment transparency.
Browse student in an organized health care education/training programs nearby

Geographic Context

Student in an organized health care education/training programs within 10 mi
5,113
Per 100K population
107.4
County median income
$73,104
Nearest hospital
MEMORIAL HERMANN MEMORIAL CITY HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data ✓ Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments — No payments N/A
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Bhargava is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in TX).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Bhargava experienced with chest x-ray, 1 view?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Bhargava performed 1,713 chest x-ray, 1 view services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
How do Dr. Bhargava's costs compare to other student in an organized health care education/training programs in Houston?
Dr. Bhargava's average Medicare payment per service is $18. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Bhargava) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

Explore related providers

Same specialty & city
Student In An Organized Health Care Education/training Programs in Houston
Browse student in an organized health care education/training programs in Houston ranked by procedure volume and transparency data.
Highest volume
Top Student In An Organized Health Care Education/training Programs in TX
Student in an organized health care education/training programs ranked by total Medicare services performed statewide.
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

Provider corrections: Provider portal · Privacy questions: Privacy Policy · Terms: Terms of Use · Methodology: Methodology

Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →