Dr. Umesh Bhagia, MD

Surgical Specialist

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
118 verified cases
#32 in California
Hip Replacement
61 verified cases
#52 in California

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)

Questions to Ask Dr. Bhagia

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (179 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Bhagia, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 424-259-6593
1250 16th St
Santa Monica, CA 90404
NPI: 1568468528
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
đŸĨ Licensed surgical specialist
📞 Contact information available
Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.