Bharat Guthikonda
NPI 1326236324 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bharat Guthikonda is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1326236324).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326236324
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 201713 (LA)
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
18 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
667 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 165 | $162 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 79 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 56 | $91 |
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 47 | $364 |
| Computer-Assisted Procedure Inside Brain61781 | 47 | $223 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$47 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
- 2007-10-04
- Last updated
- 2009-07-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bharat Guthikonda's NPI number?
- Bharat Guthikonda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326236324, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bharat Guthikonda's specialty?
- Bharat Guthikonda is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bharat Guthikonda located?
- Bharat Guthikonda's practice location on file with NPPES is 1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103-4228.
- What is Bharat Guthikonda's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bharat Guthikonda is (318) 813-1555.
- Does Bharat Guthikonda accept Medicare?
- Bharat Guthikonda is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bharat Guthikonda's NPI active?
- Yes — Bharat Guthikonda's NPI (1326236324) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-07-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.