Sheela Bhat, M.D.
NPI 1598752008 · Internal Medicine Physician · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sheela Bhat, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1598752008).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598752008
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31113 (AZ)
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
20 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
3,208 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 386 | $127 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 378 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 317 | $90 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 259 | $13 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 253 | $10 |
| Thyroxine (thyroid Chemical), Free84439 | 209 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 73 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 303 | 103 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 269 | 79 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 213 | 66 |
| Losartan Potassium | 192 | 60 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 191 | 64 |
| Lisinopril | 155 | 49 |
| Alendronate Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$549 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
- 2005-09-29
- Last updated
- 2015-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sheela Bhat's NPI number?
- Sheela Bhat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598752008, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sheela Bhat's specialty?
- Sheela Bhat is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sheela Bhat located?
- Sheela Bhat's practice location on file with NPPES is 1619 N Swan Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712-4046.
- What is Sheela Bhat's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sheela Bhat is (520) 290-9151.
- Does Sheela Bhat accept Medicare?
- Sheela Bhat is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sheela Bhat's NPI active?
- Yes — Sheela Bhat's NPI (1598752008) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.