Vivek Bhalla, MD
NPI 1730118738 · Nephrology Physician · Stanford, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vivek Bhalla, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Stanford, CA (NPI 1730118738).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730118738
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A70125 (CA)
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
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
315 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 | 119 | $88 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 69 | $55 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 37 | $79 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 25 | $132 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 19 | $92 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 50 | 14 |
| Eplerenone | 37 | 15 |
| Chlorthalidone | 33 | 12 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 29 | — |
| Furosemide | 25 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 24 | — |
| Guanfacine Hcl | 22 | — |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23,703 across 36 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
- 2006-07-02
- Last updated
- 2024-04-17
- Certified
- 2024-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vivek Bhalla's NPI number?
- Vivek Bhalla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730118738, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vivek Bhalla's specialty?
- Vivek Bhalla is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vivek Bhalla located?
- Vivek Bhalla's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200.
- What is Vivek Bhalla's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vivek Bhalla is (650) 723-4000.
- Does Vivek Bhalla accept Medicare?
- Vivek Bhalla is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vivek Bhalla's NPI active?
- Yes — Vivek Bhalla's NPI (1730118738) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.