Dr. Harpal Bhaika, MD
5959 Truxtun Ave, Suite #200, Bakersfield, CA 93309 • +1-512-555-3220
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1993)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Bakersfield Percentiles
NPI #1982619763 • CBSA Regional • Gastroenterology
Within the Bakersfield, CA (CBSA local) Gastroenterology cohort, Dr. Harpal Bhaika, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 28 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 37.5th municipal percentile and 77.17th CA percentile (-0.04σ Z-score) based on 1,897 billed procedures for 587 patients.
Medicare Part B line-item claims for Dr. Harpal Bhaika (93309) place 99214 at the top of the practice ledger (702 yearly units, 37.5th metro rank), rounded out by 45380 and 43239.
Direct cash-pay transparency modeling sets Dr. Bhaika's baseline new-consult rate near $239.00 in Bakersfield, CA (cash-pay accepted, hybrid in-clinic and telehealth video consults, 14-minute average reception wait).
NPI registry verification (#1982619763) confirms Dr. Harpal Bhaika's MD standing serving CBSA 93309 with a 4.89/5 patient scorecard.
Compared against Bakersfield, CA Gastroenterology peers
1,897 annual services across 587 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Gastroenterology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established Gastroenterology, GERD & IBD Evaluation | 702 | 37.5th | $142 – $195 |
| 45380 | Diagnostic Colonoscopy w/ Mucosal Tissue Biopsy | 474 | 41.5th | $343 – $470 |
| 43239 | Upper GI Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) w/ Biopsy | 398 | 34.5th | $284 – $390 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy w/ Snare Polypectomy Lesion Removal | 190 | 35.5th | $381 – $523 |
| 99204 | New Patient Digestive & Hepatology Consultation | 133 | 42.5th | $200 – $275 |
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Dr. Harpal Bhaika, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bhaika National Provider Identifier | NPI #1982619763 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93309) |
| Dr. Bhaika Bakersfield CMS Volume Rank | 37.50th Pct (1,897 CMS svcs; Z -0.038σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Gastroenterology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Bakersfield, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 14 min lobby wait | 4 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.73/5 Listening • 4.41/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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