Bhargav Paleti, MD
NPI 1649535527 · Internal Medicine Physician · Portales, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bhargav Paleti, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Portales, NM (NPI 1649535527).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649535527
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MN2019-0129 (NM)
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 tenure28% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
411 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 203 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 156 | $165 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 52 | $109 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$165 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 45 | 23 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 28 | 18 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 21 | 19 |
| Gabapentin | 20 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 16 | 16 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 16 | 11 |
| Apixaban |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1521 W 13th StClovis, NM 88101-5568Phone: (575) 769-0888Fax: (575) 763-9154
- 1800 Mulberry StScranton, PA 18510-2369Phone: (570) 703-8000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-07-07
- Last updated
- 2019-03-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bhargav Paleti's NPI number?
- Bhargav Paleti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649535527, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bhargav Paleti's specialty?
- Bhargav Paleti is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bhargav Paleti located?
- Bhargav Paleti's practice location on file with NPPES is 1515 W Fir St, Portales, NM 88130.
- What is Bhargav Paleti's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bhargav Paleti is (575) 356-6695.
- Does Bhargav Paleti accept Medicare?
- Bhargav Paleti is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bhargav Paleti's NPI active?
- Yes — Bhargav Paleti's NPI (1649535527) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-03-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.