Jay Bhama, MD
NPI 1760491989 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Jonesboro, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jay Bhama, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Jonesboro, AR (NPI 1760491989).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760491989
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E11988 (AR)
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
177 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 34 | $1,481 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 33 | $118 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 31 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 30 | $95 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 25 | $172 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Vein Or Artery Graft, 3 Grafts33519 | 13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 78 | 28 |
| Spironolactone | 73 | 22 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 65 | 18 |
| Furosemide | 56 | 28 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 49 | 20 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 35 | — |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15,238 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
- 2006-08-05
- Last updated
- 2025-03-19
- Certified
- 2025-03-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jay Bhama's NPI number?
- Jay Bhama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760491989, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jay Bhama's specialty?
- Jay Bhama is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jay Bhama located?
- Jay Bhama's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 E Oak Ave, Jonesboro, AR 72401-4163.
- What is Jay Bhama's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jay Bhama is (870) 935-6729.
- Does Jay Bhama accept Medicare?
- Jay Bhama is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jay Bhama's NPI active?
- Yes — Jay Bhama's NPI (1760491989) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.