Raj Bhakta, OD
NPI 1871147991 · Optometrist · Edinburg, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Raj Bhakta, OD is a Optometrist provider in Edinburg, TX (NPI 1871147991).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871147991
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9753T (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 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
15 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 15 | $119 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $119–$119 (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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 177 | 40 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 113 | 23 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 59 | 22 |
| Perfluorohexyloctane/Pfbrand: Miebo | 35 | — |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 26 | 13 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 24 | 17 |
| Travoprost | 23 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$922 across 25 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
- 2019-07-26
- Last updated
- 2019-07-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Raj Bhakta's NPI number?
- Raj Bhakta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871147991, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Raj Bhakta's specialty?
- Raj Bhakta is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Raj Bhakta located?
- Raj Bhakta's practice location on file with NPPES is 2518 W Trenton Rd, Edinburg, TX 78539-8070.
- What is Raj Bhakta's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Raj Bhakta is (956) 661-9000.
- Does Raj Bhakta accept Medicare?
- Raj Bhakta is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Raj Bhakta's NPI active?
- Yes — Raj Bhakta's NPI (1871147991) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.