Dhruv Bhakta, MD
NPI 1538663943 · Hospitalist Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dhruv Bhakta, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1538663943).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538663943
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T0721 (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 tenure38% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 29 | 13 |
| Furosemide | 19 | 16 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 17 | 17 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 16 | 11 |
| Levofloxacin | 15 | 14 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 13 | 11 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-20
- Last updated
- 2026-02-19
- Certified
- 2026-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dhruv Bhakta's NPI number?
- Dhruv Bhakta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538663943, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dhruv Bhakta's specialty?
- Dhruv Bhakta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dhruv Bhakta located?
- Dhruv Bhakta's practice location on file with NPPES is 6624 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030-2312.
- What is Dhruv Bhakta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dhruv Bhakta is (713) 442-0000.
- Does Dhruv Bhakta accept Medicare?
- Dhruv Bhakta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dhruv Bhakta's NPI active?
- Yes — Dhruv Bhakta's NPI (1538663943) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.