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Bal R. Bhandari
Monroe, LA 71201
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Medicare Plans That Cover Dr. Bhandari
See which plans Dr. Bhandari accepts
We're pulling plan acceptance data directly from insurance carrier provider directories. Until that feed is live for Louisiana, the fastest way to find a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Bhandari is to compare every Medicare Advantage and Part D plan available near 71201, LA — the Gastroenterology's office can quickly confirm which of the top local plans they accept.
Compare Medicare Plans near 71201, LA →Or call the office at (318) 322-7999 to confirm acceptance directly.
What Dr. Bhandari Does
Dr. Bhandari served 1,524 Medicare patients across 1,616 services in the latest CMS reporting year. That's 114% above the average Gastroenterology in Louisiana (712 patients across 178 doctors).
| Procedure | Services | Medicare Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239) | 232 | 226 |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385) | 229 | 229 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (99214) | 191 | 161 |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442) | 164 | 137 |
| Dilation of esophagus (43450) | 133 | 133 |
How to read this: "Services" are the total times Dr. Bhandari billed Medicare for each procedure in the latest reporting year. "Patients" counts unique Medicare beneficiaries. Procedures are shown in plain English; the underlying HCPCS codes are available on request.
Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Bhandari is affiliated with 5 hospitals according to CMS Physician Compare. Below are the 5 hospitals with full quality profiles on our site. Hospital network status depends on your Medicare Advantage plan — always verify before enrolling.
Ashley County Medical Center
St Francis Medical Center
Monroe Surgical Hospital
Morehouse General Hospital
Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi
Practice Location & Telehealth Readiness
Dr. Bhandari practices at the address below. If you're evaluating Medicare coverage, location matters for in-network access and — when Dr. Bhandari offers telehealth — broadband availability at your home matters for virtual visits.
Address: 1703 LAMY LN, Monroe, LA 71201
Phone: (318) 322-7999
Practice Accessibility
Average commute time in this zip · 85% of residents drive to work. Practical context for patients deciding whether to make the trip. See the full neighborhood profile at BestNeighborhood.org.
Telehealth Readiness
Households with fiber broadband — important for reliable virtual visits. Check your address at ISPReports.org.
Other Gastroenterology Doctors near 71201, LA
If Dr. Bhandari isn't accepting new patients or isn't in your plan's network, these are the closest gastroenterology doctors near 71201, LA:
| Doctor | Specialty | Medicare Patients / yr | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian T. Levatino | Gastroenterology | 955 | 1.9 mi |
| Arthur E. Richert | Gastroenterology | 1.2K | 1.9 mi |
| Henry H. Hinkle, Iii | Gastroenterology | 1.5K | 1.9 mi |
| Clayton C. Coon | Gastroenterology | 1.1K | 1.9 mi |
| John S. Smiarowski | Gastroenterology | 165 | 1.9 mi |
| Vincent C. Herlevic | Gastroenterology | 683 | 1.9 mi |
How to Use This Information
Choosing a Medicare plan that covers Dr. Bhandari takes three steps:
- Verify network status. Medicare Advantage plans each have their own provider networks. The same doctor may be in-network for one plan and out-of-network for another. Compare all Medicare plans near 71201, LA →
- Confirm directly with the office. Call Dr. Bhandari's office at (318) 322-7999 to verify they're accepting new patients and which plans they currently accept. Use our printable question list →
- Check enrollment windows. You can only switch Medicare plans during specific periods. Missing a deadline can cost you a year of coverage. Review enrollment dates →
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About the Reviewer
Wes Ward
Founder & Data Lead
Wes Ward reviews all doctor profiles and methodology for data accuracy. Every Medicare provider page on this site — including the utilization statistics, hospital affiliations, and geocoded practice address — goes through his data-validation pipeline before publication. We display only publicly available CMS data; you never need to enter personal information to see any of it.
With 25+ years in data analytics — including work with highly regulated genomic data at Ancestry.com — Wes brings enterprise-level rigor to healthcare transparency. He is also a co-founder of BestNeighborhood.org (neighborhood data), CrimeGrade.org (block-level safety analytics), and ISPReports.org (broadband availability for telehealth). Those sister sites power the location and telehealth-readiness context on this page.
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Data sources: CMS NPPES (2026), CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data (2023), CMS Physician Compare, CrimeGrade.org, BestNeighborhood.org, ISPReports.org. This page is for informational purposes only. Always verify coverage directly with the plan and practice. Read our full methodology → • Privacy policy
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