Bhaja Shrestha, M.D.
NPI 1831354679 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Bismarck, ND
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bhaja Shrestha, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Bismarck, ND (NPI 1831354679).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831354679
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
927 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 186 | $200 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 148 | $75 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 99 | $8 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 82 | $11 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 79 | $10 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 78 | $111 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 69 | 20 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 53 | 38 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 43 | — |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 35 | 14 |
| Budesonide/Formoterol Fumaratebrand: Symbicort | 35 | — |
| Montelukast Sodium | 25 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,038 across 46 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
- 2008-07-21
- Last updated
- 2021-03-30
- Certified
- 2021-03-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bhaja Shrestha's NPI number?
- Bhaja Shrestha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831354679, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bhaja Shrestha's specialty?
- Bhaja Shrestha is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bhaja Shrestha located?
- Bhaja Shrestha's practice location on file with NPPES is 222 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501-4436.
- What is Bhaja Shrestha's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bhaja Shrestha is (701) 323-6000.
- Does Bhaja Shrestha accept Medicare?
- Bhaja Shrestha is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bhaja Shrestha's NPI active?
- Yes — Bhaja Shrestha's NPI (1831354679) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.