Bharat Pothuri, MD
NPI 1023187614 · Gastroenterology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bharat Pothuri, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1023187614).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023187614
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L8896 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,218 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 1,449 | $35 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Identify Organisms Including Interpretation and Report88312 | 543 | $86 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 541 | $70 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 314 | $102 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 311 | $66 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 201 | 189 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 191 | 102 |
| Famotidine | 143 | 81 |
| Omeprazole | 129 | 66 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 79 | 79 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 59 | 57 |
| Lactulose |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,890 across 34 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-07
- Last updated
- 2022-04-13
- Certified
- 2022-04-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bharat Pothuri's NPI number?
- Bharat Pothuri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023187614, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bharat Pothuri's specialty?
- Bharat Pothuri is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bharat Pothuri located?
- Bharat Pothuri's practice location on file with NPPES is 10425 Huffmeister Rd Ste 280, Houston, TX 77065-3430.
- What is Bharat Pothuri's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bharat Pothuri is (832) 632-4070.
- Does Bharat Pothuri accept Medicare?
- Bharat Pothuri is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bharat Pothuri's NPI active?
- Yes — Bharat Pothuri's NPI (1023187614) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.