Bala Bhat, MD
NPI 1780603514 · Internal Medicine Physician · Arroyo Grande, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bala Bhat, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Arroyo Grande, CA (NPI 1780603514).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780603514
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A43451 (CA)
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
1,087 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 462 | $6 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Level82947 | 175 | $4 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Non-Automated81000 | 134 | $4 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus87426 | 115 | $35 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Tracing93005 | 92 | $7 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 30 | $3 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 202 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,035 | 188 |
| Gabapentin | 832 | 119 |
| Losartan Potassium | 814 | 145 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 777 | 132 |
| Lisinopril | 678 | 155 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 662 | 148 |
| Furosemide | 585 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23 across 1 record (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
- 2006-07-19
- Last updated
- 2015-04-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bala Bhat's NPI number?
- Bala Bhat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780603514, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bala Bhat's specialty?
- Bala Bhat is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bala Bhat located?
- Bala Bhat's practice location on file with NPPES is 260 Station Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420-3359.
- What is Bala Bhat's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bala Bhat is (805) 481-3652.
- Does Bala Bhat accept Medicare?
- Bala Bhat is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bala Bhat's NPI active?
- Yes — Bala Bhat's NPI (1780603514) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-04-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.