Pinkesh Bhuta, MD
NPI 1275621302 · Hospitalist Physician · Atlanta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pinkesh Bhuta, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Atlanta, GA (NPI 1275621302).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275621302
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 62656 (GA)
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
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
1,202 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 481 | $77 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 157 | $79 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 131 | $178 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 128 | $81 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 104 | $105 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 60 | 33 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 48 | 22 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 42 | 14 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 38 | 14 |
| Lorazepam | 37 | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 34 | 25 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$91 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
- 2006-10-11
- Last updated
- 2023-12-20
- Certified
- 2023-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pinkesh Bhuta's NPI number?
- Pinkesh Bhuta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275621302, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pinkesh Bhuta's specialty?
- Pinkesh Bhuta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pinkesh Bhuta located?
- Pinkesh Bhuta's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 Johnson Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342-1606.
- What is Pinkesh Bhuta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pinkesh Bhuta is (404) 851-8000.
- Does Pinkesh Bhuta accept Medicare?
- Pinkesh Bhuta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pinkesh Bhuta's NPI active?
- Yes — Pinkesh Bhuta's NPI (1275621302) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.