Tarun Bhalla, M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1346412731 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Cleveland, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tarun Bhalla, M.D., PH.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Cleveland, OH (NPI 1346412731).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346412731
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PH.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 283235 (NY)
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
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
432 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 | 73 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 55 | $124 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 42 | $13 |
| Insertion of Tube Into Brain Artery for Diagnosis Or Treatment With Review By Radiologist36226 | 41 | $230 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 32 | $47 |
| Insertion of Tube Into Chest Artery for Diagnosis Or Treatment With Review By Radiologist36225 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 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
- 2008-03-26
- Last updated
- 2023-06-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tarun Bhalla's NPI number?
- Tarun Bhalla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346412731, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tarun Bhalla's specialty?
- Tarun Bhalla is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tarun Bhalla located?
- Tarun Bhalla's practice location on file with NPPES is Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195-0001.
- What is Tarun Bhalla's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tarun Bhalla is (216) 444-5539.
- Does Tarun Bhalla accept Medicare?
- Tarun Bhalla is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tarun Bhalla's NPI active?
- Yes — Tarun Bhalla's NPI (1346412731) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.