Zulfiquar Bhatti, M.D.
NPI 1720180227 · Specialist · Columbus, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Zulfiquar Bhatti, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Columbus, GA (NPI 1720180227).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720180227
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 048482 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
2,918 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 | 759 | $124 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 363 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 225 | $183 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 212 | $89 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System Or Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days93296 | 164 | $19 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 50 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 547 | 200 |
| Carvedilol | 346 | 120 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 340 | 83 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 338 | 119 |
| Losartan Potassium | 335 | 126 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 295 | 106 |
| Diltiazem Hclbrand: Diltiazem 24hr Er (cd) |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,984 across 72 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
- 2006-09-04
- Last updated
- 2013-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Zulfiquar Bhatti's NPI number?
- Zulfiquar Bhatti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720180227, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Zulfiquar Bhatti's specialty?
- Zulfiquar Bhatti is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Zulfiquar Bhatti located?
- Zulfiquar Bhatti's practice location on file with NPPES is 2300 Manchester Expy Ste 1001, Columbus, GA 31904-6802.
- What is Zulfiquar Bhatti's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Zulfiquar Bhatti is (706) 322-0528.
- Does Zulfiquar Bhatti accept Medicare?
- Zulfiquar Bhatti is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Zulfiquar Bhatti's NPI active?
- Yes — Zulfiquar Bhatti's NPI (1720180227) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-10-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.