Neharika Bhardwaj, MD

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Neharika Bhardwaj is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Santa Cruz, CA with over 9 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(831) 462-8960Santa Cruz, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Neharika Bhardwaj, MD has been part of the Santa Cruz medical community since 2019 in group practice. With 9+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Santa Cruz area. Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, and more.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 418 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in Santa Cruz9+ years experienceNPI since 2019

Older · 533dNPPES updated 2024-12-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1505 Soquel Dr Ste 9, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1716

Industry Payment Transparency

$387 received from industry

6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Neharika Bhardwaj's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Dec 5, 2024

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 9 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190298

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Neharika Bhardwaj

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Neharika Bhardwaj for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Santa Cruz required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

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NPI records show Dr. Bhardwaj as active with telehealth listed in Santa Cruz, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 462-8960.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.

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