Mihir Bakhru, MD
NPI 1609074681 · Gastroenterology Physician · Pickerington, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mihir Bakhru, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Pickerington, OH (NPI 1609074681).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609074681
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35089898 (OH)
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
441 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 64 | $102 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 57 | $234 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 48 | $118 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 40 | $142 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 32 | $157 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 286 | 285 |
| Omeprazole | 100 | 40 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 69 | 22 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 68 | 20 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 41 | 40 |
| Sucralfate | 27 | — |
| Ursodiol | 23 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$443 across 23 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 3595 Olentangy River RdColumbus, OH 43214-3440Phone: (614) 566-5456Fax: (614) 566-6902
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-11
- Last updated
- 2023-11-07
- Certified
- 2023-11-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mihir Bakhru's NPI number?
- Mihir Bakhru's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609074681, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mihir Bakhru's specialty?
- Mihir Bakhru is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mihir Bakhru located?
- Mihir Bakhru's practice location on file with NPPES is 1025 Refugee Rd Ste 100a, Pickerington, OH 43147-9861.
- What is Mihir Bakhru's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mihir Bakhru is (614) 754-5500.
- Does Mihir Bakhru accept Medicare?
- Mihir Bakhru is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mihir Bakhru's NPI active?
- Yes — Mihir Bakhru's NPI (1609074681) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.