Muhammad Bashir, MD
NPI 1720081342 · Nephrology Physician · Chico, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Muhammad Bashir, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Chico, CA (NPI 1720081342).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720081342
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A50356 (CA)
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
21 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
2,367 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 1,132 | $72 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 496 | $335 |
| Dialysis Services, Per Day, Less Than Full Month Service (20 Years Or Older)90970 | 278 | $9 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 250 | $119 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 74 | $65 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 66 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Calcitriol | 287 | 74 |
| Famotidine | 255 | 69 |
| Allopurinol | 200 | 49 |
| Diltiazem Hclbrand: Diltiazem 24hr Er (cd) | 194 | 67 |
| Potassium Chloride | 177 | 55 |
| Parenteral Amino Acid 20% No.1brand: Prosol | 173 | — |
| Calcium Acetate | 121 | 39 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 118 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$520 across 19 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
- 2005-05-27
- Last updated
- 2009-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Muhammad Bashir's NPI number?
- Muhammad Bashir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720081342, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Muhammad Bashir's specialty?
- Muhammad Bashir is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Muhammad Bashir located?
- Muhammad Bashir's practice location on file with NPPES is 285 Cohasset Rd, Chico, CA 95926-2243.
- What is Muhammad Bashir's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Muhammad Bashir is (530) 892-2300.
- Does Muhammad Bashir accept Medicare?
- Muhammad Bashir is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Muhammad Bashir's NPI active?
- Yes — Muhammad Bashir's NPI (1720081342) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.