Naga Bushan, MD
NPI 1740262757 · Rheumatology Physician · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Naga Bushan, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1740262757).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740262757
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H7707 (TX)
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
20 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
6,699 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 798 | $7 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 686 | $7 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 587 | $10 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 577 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 520 | $116 |
| Red Blood Cell Sedimentation Rate, to Detect Inflammation, Non-Automated85651 | 505 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 1,065 | 293 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 752 | 217 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 408 | 87 |
| Gabapentin | 383 | 124 |
| Prednisone | 279 | 112 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 256 | 86 |
| Leflunomide | 193 | 53 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$733 across 54 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
- 2005-11-16
- Last updated
- 2025-05-04
- Certified
- 2025-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Naga Bushan's NPI number?
- Naga Bushan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740262757, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Naga Bushan's specialty?
- Naga Bushan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Naga Bushan located?
- Naga Bushan's practice location on file with NPPES is 5220 80th St, Lubbock, TX 79424-2862.
- What is Naga Bushan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Naga Bushan is (806) 771-2400.
- Does Naga Bushan accept Medicare?
- Naga Bushan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Naga Bushan's NPI active?
- Yes — Naga Bushan's NPI (1740262757) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.