Shruti Bhandari, M.D.
NPI 1497169650 · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Brewer, ME
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shruti Bhandari, M.D. is a Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Brewer, ME (NPI 1497169650).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497169650
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD23358 (ME)
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
12 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
399 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 | 236 | $134 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 111 | $91 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 34 | $168 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 18 | $118 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $91–$168 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone | 80 | 42 |
| Prednisone | 44 | 16 |
| Hydroxyurea | 39 | — |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | 27 | 22 |
| Pomalidomidebrand: Pomalyst | 26 | — |
| Zanubrutinibbrand: Brukinsa | 19 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 17 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$66 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
- 2014-06-16
- Last updated
- 2020-10-23
- Certified
- 2020-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shruti Bhandari's NPI number?
- Shruti Bhandari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497169650, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shruti Bhandari's specialty?
- Shruti Bhandari is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shruti Bhandari located?
- Shruti Bhandari's practice location on file with NPPES is 33 Whiting Hill Rd Ste 21, Brewer, ME 04412-1022.
- What is Shruti Bhandari's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shruti Bhandari is (207) 973-7478.
- Does Shruti Bhandari accept Medicare?
- Shruti Bhandari is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shruti Bhandari's NPI active?
- Yes — Shruti Bhandari's NPI (1497169650) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.