Rinku Bhatia, MD
NPI 1215067699 · Rheumatology Physician · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rinku Bhatia, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1215067699).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215067699
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2012-01281 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1,195 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 553 | $118 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, Each Additional Hour96415 | 168 | $25 |
| Infusion Into a Vein for Therapy, Prevention, Or Diagnosis, 1 Hour Or Less96365 | 142 | $57 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 114 | $13 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 97 | $117 |
| Injection of Additional New Drug Or Substance Into Vein96375 | 40 | $14 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 895 | 266 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 511 | 140 |
| Prednisone | 312 | 155 |
| Leflunomide | 195 | 63 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 165 | 42 |
| Leucovorin Calcium | 142 | 41 |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen | 94 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$90 across 1 record (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
- 2007-03-06
- Last updated
- 2013-05-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rinku Bhatia's NPI number?
- Rinku Bhatia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215067699, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rinku Bhatia's specialty?
- Rinku Bhatia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rinku Bhatia located?
- Rinku Bhatia's practice location on file with NPPES is 2240 Remount Road, Gastonia, NC 28054.
- What is Rinku Bhatia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rinku Bhatia is (704) 834-2450.
- Does Rinku Bhatia accept Medicare?
- Rinku Bhatia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rinku Bhatia's NPI active?
- Yes — Rinku Bhatia's NPI (1215067699) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-05-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.