Krishna Bhatta, M.D.
NPI 1740290618 · Urology Physician · Skowhegan, ME
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Krishna Bhatta, M.D. is a Urology Physician provider in Skowhegan, ME (NPI 1740290618).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740290618
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 013202 (ME)
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
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
131 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 70 | $65 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Bladder and Urethra Using an Endoscope52000 | 34 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 27 | $90 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $65–$90 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 177 | 57 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 48 | 16 |
| Finasteride | 41 | 15 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 23 | 13 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 18 | 12 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 14 | — |
| Potassium Citrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$428 across 3 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
- 2006-08-09
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Krishna Bhatta's NPI number?
- Krishna Bhatta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740290618, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Krishna Bhatta's specialty?
- Krishna Bhatta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Krishna Bhatta located?
- Krishna Bhatta's practice location on file with NPPES is 44 Main St, Skowhegan, ME 04976-1146.
- What is Krishna Bhatta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Krishna Bhatta is (207) 474-8337.
- Does Krishna Bhatta accept Medicare?
- Krishna Bhatta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Krishna Bhatta's NPI active?
- Yes — Krishna Bhatta's NPI (1740290618) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.