Sambhawana Bhandari, MD
NPI 1821619651 · Rheumatology Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sambhawana Bhandari, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1821619651).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821619651
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2024032937 (MO)
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 tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 64 | 39 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 48 | 13 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 33 | 13 |
| Sulfasalazine | 25 | — |
| Folic Acid | 23 | — |
| Etanerceptbrand: Enbrel Sureclick | 15 | — |
| Leflunomide | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$408 across 7 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
- 2020-05-04
- Last updated
- 2025-07-17
- Certified
- 2022-02-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sambhawana Bhandari's NPI number?
- Sambhawana Bhandari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821619651, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sambhawana Bhandari's specialty?
- Sambhawana Bhandari is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sambhawana Bhandari located?
- Sambhawana Bhandari's practice location on file with NPPES is 4921 Parkview Pl, Saint Louis, MO 63110-1032.
- What is Sambhawana Bhandari's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sambhawana Bhandari is (314) 286-2635.
- Does Sambhawana Bhandari accept Medicare?
- Sambhawana Bhandari is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sambhawana Bhandari's NPI active?
- Yes — Sambhawana Bhandari's NPI (1821619651) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.