Mahesh Bhuta, M.D.
NPI 1649305475 · Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Mahesh Bhuta, M.D. is a Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1649305475).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649305475
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A29467 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
170 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 61 | $98 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 40 | $21 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 38 | $140 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 18 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 13 | $195 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $21–$195 (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 · 40 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 219 | 72 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 127 | 39 |
| Metformin Hcl | 98 | 31 |
| Losartan Potassium | 84 | 32 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 62 | 19 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 58 | 19 |
| Fluticasone Propionate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-22
- Last updated
- 2010-08-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mahesh Bhuta's NPI number?
- Mahesh Bhuta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649305475, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Mahesh Bhuta's specialty?
- Mahesh Bhuta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Mahesh Bhuta located?
- Mahesh Bhuta's practice location on file with NPPES is 9711 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034-5109.
- What is Mahesh Bhuta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Mahesh Bhuta is (310) 559-9884.
- Does Mahesh Bhuta accept Medicare?
- Mahesh Bhuta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Mahesh Bhuta's NPI active?
- Yes — Mahesh Bhuta's NPI (1649305475) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-08-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.