Puneet Bhalrhu, MD
NPI 1174962898 · Family Medicine Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Puneet Bhalrhu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1174962898).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174962898
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301103389 (MI)
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
13 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
129 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 42 | $96 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 31 | $133 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 21 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 13 | $138 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 11 | $21 |
| Annual, Face-To-Face Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, Individual, 15 MinutesG0446 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 200 | 66 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 94 | 34 |
| Lisinopril | 80 | 25 |
| Gabapentin | 76 | 21 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 76 | 32 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 59 | 22 |
| Simvastatin | 47 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,146 across 62 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
- 2013-06-15
- Last updated
- 2019-11-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Puneet Bhalrhu's NPI number?
- Puneet Bhalrhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174962898, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Puneet Bhalrhu's specialty?
- Puneet Bhalrhu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Puneet Bhalrhu located?
- Puneet Bhalrhu's practice location on file with NPPES is 3900 5th Ave Ste 110, San Diego, CA 92103-3122.
- What is Puneet Bhalrhu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Puneet Bhalrhu is (858) 554-1212.
- Does Puneet Bhalrhu accept Medicare?
- Puneet Bhalrhu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Puneet Bhalrhu's NPI active?
- Yes — Puneet Bhalrhu's NPI (1174962898) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-11-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.