Kunal Bhuta
NPI 1245714187 · Nephrology Physician · Athens, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kunal Bhuta is a Nephrology Physician provider in Athens, AL (NPI 1245714187).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245714187
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD46560 (AL)
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
7 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
1,151 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 | 338 | $115 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 236 | $72 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 156 | $323 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 101 | $108 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 95 | $149 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Allopurinol | 148 | 58 |
| Famotidine | 128 | 64 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 109 | 56 |
| Chlorthalidone | 90 | 48 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 88 | 29 |
| Lisinopril | 84 | 42 |
| Losartan Potassium | 78 | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$350 across 18 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
- 2018-09-17
- Last updated
- 2024-01-08
- Certified
- 2024-01-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kunal Bhuta's NPI number?
- Kunal Bhuta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245714187, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kunal Bhuta's specialty?
- Kunal Bhuta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kunal Bhuta located?
- Kunal Bhuta's practice location on file with NPPES is 1005 W Market St Ste 16, Athens, AL 35611-2454.
- What is Kunal Bhuta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kunal Bhuta is (256) 232-0801.
- Does Kunal Bhuta accept Medicare?
- Kunal Bhuta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kunal Bhuta's NPI active?
- Yes — Kunal Bhuta's NPI (1245714187) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.