Devinder Bhatia, M.D.
NPI 1073517702 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Devinder Bhatia, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1073517702).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073517702
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L0032 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
21 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
179 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Fusion of Lower Spine Bone Through Abdomen With Partial Removal of Disc22558 | 49 | $917 |
| Fusion of Spine Bones Through Front of Body With Partial Removal of Disc, Each Additional Disc22585 | 24 | $202 |
| Repair of Wound of Trunk By Transferring Skin, 10.1-30.0 Sq Cm14001 | 22 | $350 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 20 | $112 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance During Surgery76998 | 18 | $48 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 17 | $1,869 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$429 across 7 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
- 2005-06-10
- Last updated
- 2008-11-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Devinder Bhatia's NPI number?
- Devinder Bhatia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073517702, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Devinder Bhatia's specialty?
- Devinder Bhatia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Devinder Bhatia located?
- Devinder Bhatia's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 Peakwood Dr, Houston, TX 77090-2914.
- What is Devinder Bhatia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Devinder Bhatia is (281) 397-7000.
- Does Devinder Bhatia accept Medicare?
- Devinder Bhatia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Devinder Bhatia's NPI active?
- Yes — Devinder Bhatia's NPI (1073517702) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-11-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.