Padmini Bhadriraju, MD
NPI 1518991447 · Internal Medicine Physician · Edinburg, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Padmini Bhadriraju, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Edinburg, TX (NPI 1518991447).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518991447
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N3498 (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 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
4,670 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 50 Minutes99233 | 1,751 | $113 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 621 | $165 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 540 | $109 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 413 | $72 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 330 | $75 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 279 | $203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 60 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 165 | 53 |
| Lisinopril | 112 | 36 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 107 | 38 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 90 | 38 |
| Losartan Potassium | 84 | 41 |
| Metformin Hcl | 67 | 23 |
| Semaglutide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$145 across 7 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
- 2006-07-10
- Last updated
- 2020-09-15
- Certified
- 2020-09-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Padmini Bhadriraju's NPI number?
- Padmini Bhadriraju's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518991447, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Padmini Bhadriraju's specialty?
- Padmini Bhadriraju is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Padmini Bhadriraju located?
- Padmini Bhadriraju's practice location on file with NPPES is 5215 S Mccoll Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539-7861.
- What is Padmini Bhadriraju's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Padmini Bhadriraju is (956) 631-7100.
- Does Padmini Bhadriraju accept Medicare?
- Padmini Bhadriraju is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Padmini Bhadriraju's NPI active?
- Yes — Padmini Bhadriraju's NPI (1518991447) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.