Alok Bhattarai, MD
NPI 1821236605 · Hospitalist Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Alok Bhattarai, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1821236605).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821236605
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 01066686A (IN)
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 tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
405 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 50 Minutes99233 | 162 | $121 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 155 | $80 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 58 | $117 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 30 | $172 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $80–$172 (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 24 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 17 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 17 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 17 | 12 |
| Gabapentin | 16 | — |
| Levetiracetam | 15 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 7200 Cambridge St Fl 10Houston, TX 77030-4202Phone: (713) 798-1750
- 17200 St Lukes WayThe Woodlands, TX 77384-8007Phone: (936) 266-2000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-02-01
- Last updated
- 2022-07-11
- Certified
- 2022-07-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alok Bhattarai's NPI number?
- Alok Bhattarai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821236605, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Alok Bhattarai's specialty?
- Alok Bhattarai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Alok Bhattarai located?
- Alok Bhattarai's practice location on file with NPPES is 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030-1608.
- What is Alok Bhattarai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Alok Bhattarai is (713) 873-8890.
- Does Alok Bhattarai accept Medicare?
- Alok Bhattarai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Alok Bhattarai's NPI active?
- Yes — Alok Bhattarai's NPI (1821236605) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.