Kishor Bhende, MD
NPI 1336304716 · Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kishor Bhende, MD is a Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1336304716).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336304716
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q6496 (TX)
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 tenure33% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$308 across 4 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
- 2008-07-24
- Last updated
- 2018-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kishor Bhende's NPI number?
- Kishor Bhende's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336304716, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kishor Bhende's specialty?
- Kishor Bhende is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kishor Bhende located?
- Kishor Bhende's practice location on file with NPPES is 602 Indiana Ave, Lubbock, TX 79415-3364.
- What is Kishor Bhende's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kishor Bhende is (806) 775-8600.
- Does Kishor Bhende accept Medicare?
- Kishor Bhende is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kishor Bhende's NPI active?
- Yes — Kishor Bhende's NPI (1336304716) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.