Pankaj Bhandari, M.D.
NPI 1508920836 · Psychiatry Physician · Short Hills, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pankaj Bhandari, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Short Hills, NJ (NPI 1508920836).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508920836
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA08137700 (NJ)
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
467 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 274 | $180 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 110 | $115 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 40 | $209 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 28 | $136 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 15 | $165 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $115–$209 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Divalproex Sodium | 360 | 65 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 274 | 37 |
| Mirtazapine | 259 | 58 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 183 | 32 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 180 | 36 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 112 | 25 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 112 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$120 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
- 2006-12-21
- Last updated
- 2020-03-06
- Certified
- 2020-03-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pankaj Bhandari's NPI number?
- Pankaj Bhandari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508920836, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pankaj Bhandari's specialty?
- Pankaj Bhandari is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pankaj Bhandari located?
- Pankaj Bhandari's practice location on file with NPPES is 51 Jfk Parkway, Short Hills, NJ 07078-2713.
- What is Pankaj Bhandari's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pankaj Bhandari is (917) 582-6622.
- Does Pankaj Bhandari accept Medicare?
- Pankaj Bhandari is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pankaj Bhandari's NPI active?
- Yes — Pankaj Bhandari's NPI (1508920836) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.