Rajinder Bhalla, M.D.
NPI 1861454217 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rajinder Bhalla, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1861454217).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861454217
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- F8409 (TX)
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
20 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
1,097 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 506 | $129 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 247 | $14 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 83 | $194 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician93015 | 40 | $65 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 34 | $168 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 303 | 96 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 246 | 82 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 227 | 75 |
| Lisinopril | 171 | 47 |
| Furosemide | 164 | 58 |
| Carvedilol | 140 | 44 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 133 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$480 across 8 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
- 2006-04-03
- Last updated
- 2012-04-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rajinder Bhalla's NPI number?
- Rajinder Bhalla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861454217, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rajinder Bhalla's specialty?
- Rajinder Bhalla is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rajinder Bhalla located?
- Rajinder Bhalla's practice location on file with NPPES is 2020 Nasa Pkwy # 1, Houston, TX 77058-3683.
- What is Rajinder Bhalla's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rajinder Bhalla is (281) 333-9200.
- Does Rajinder Bhalla accept Medicare?
- Rajinder Bhalla is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rajinder Bhalla's NPI active?
- Yes — Rajinder Bhalla's NPI (1861454217) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-04-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.