Nitin N Bhatia, MD
NPI 1477633550 · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Orange, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nitin N Bhatia, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider in Orange, CA (NPI 1477633550).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477633550
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 000000A71581 (CA)
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
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
537 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 134 | $158 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 107 | $199 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 93 | $183 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 45 | $235 |
| Fusion of Additional Segment of Spine22614 | 35 | $415 |
| Fusion of Spine in Lower Back |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$148,366 across 31 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
- 2006-10-16
- Last updated
- 2008-02-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nitin N Bhatia's NPI number?
- Nitin N Bhatia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477633550, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nitin N Bhatia's specialty?
- Nitin N Bhatia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nitin N Bhatia located?
- Nitin N Bhatia's practice location on file with NPPES is Uci Medical Center, Orange, CA 92868.
- What is Nitin N Bhatia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nitin N Bhatia is (714) 456-8978.
- Does Nitin N Bhatia accept Medicare?
- Nitin N Bhatia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nitin N Bhatia's NPI active?
- Yes — Nitin N Bhatia's NPI (1477633550) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-02-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.