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DR. MEERAL R BHAKTA O.D.
NPI 1972939411
Optometrist in Hayward, CA

Active since September 16, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1645 INDUSTRIAL PKWY W, HAYWARD, CA 94544(510) 274-5135(510) 274-5135 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: May 14, 2025, Aug 1, 2022, Jul 21, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Meeral R Bhakta O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. MEERAL R BHAKTA O.D. (NPI 1972939411) is an individual optometrist in Hayward, California, licensed in California (14748) and active in the NPI registry since September 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972939411
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MEERAL R BHAKTACredential: O.D.
Location Address1645 INDUSTRIAL PKWY WHayward, CA 94544-7046
Mailing Address1645 Industrial Pkwy WHayward, CA 94544-7046 · (510) 274-5135
Phone(510) 274-5135
Fax(510) 274-5135
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSIllinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateSeptember 16, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateMay 14, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1972939411 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 14748
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1645 INDUSTRIAL PKWY W, Hayward, CA 94544
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Other Identifiers 1

Other05D2310050CA · Clia Waiver

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Meeral R Bhakta O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2860708278
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150831002496
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Meeral Bhakta reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Bhakta Optometric, PC
3.2 mi
Optometrist
1328 XAVIER AVE
Hayward, CA 94545
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174972269 (309) 269-1073
Fred Wm Stellhorn Optometric Corporation
49 mi
Optometrist
140 N FREMONT ST STE A
Manteca, CA 95336
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1124290721 (209) 823-3151

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94544 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$153.83 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $38.45 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Meeral Bhakta's NPI number?

The NPI number for Meeral Bhakta is 1972939411. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 16, 2013.

Where is Meeral Bhakta located?

Meeral Bhakta practices at 1645 Industrial Pkwy W, Hayward, CA 94544. The listed phone number is (510) 274-5135.

What is Meeral Bhakta's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Meeral Bhakta enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Meeral Bhakta is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Meeral Bhakta's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Meeral Bhakta reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Bhakta Optometric, PC (Hayward, CA) and Fred Wm Stellhorn Optometric Corporation (Manteca, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Meeral Bhakta's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Meeral Bhakta accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Meeral Bhakta as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Meeral Bhakta was last updated on May 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.