Nehal Bhatt, M.D.
NPI 1255406377 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Athens, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nehal Bhatt, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Athens, GA (NPI 1255406377).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255406377
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 061042 (GA)
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
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
4,108 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, Each Additional 20 Minutes99458 | 524 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 456 | $126 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 407 | $48 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 352 | $17 |
| Remote Monitoring of Physiologic Parameters, Initial Supply of Devices With Daily Recordings Or Programmed Alerts Transmission, Each 30 Days99454 | 262 | $44 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 48 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 231 | 72 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 225 | 65 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 153 | 32 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 144 | 39 |
| Omeprazole | 128 | 39 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 115 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$85,087 across 77 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
- 2006-11-22
- Last updated
- 2014-09-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nehal Bhatt's NPI number?
- Nehal Bhatt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255406377, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nehal Bhatt's specialty?
- Nehal Bhatt is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nehal Bhatt located?
- Nehal Bhatt's practice location on file with NPPES is 3320 Old Jefferson Rd, Athens, GA 30607-1400.
- What is Nehal Bhatt's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nehal Bhatt is (706) 549-5560.
- Does Nehal Bhatt accept Medicare?
- Nehal Bhatt is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nehal Bhatt's NPI active?
- Yes — Nehal Bhatt's NPI (1255406377) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-09-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.