Krishna Bhat, MD
NPI 1891746012 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Sanford, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Krishna Bhat, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in Sanford, NC (NPI 1891746012).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891746012
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2007-00814 (NC)
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
3,303 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 847 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 654 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 582 | $116 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 190 | $60 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 142 | $261 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 96 | 53 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 53 | 33 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 43 | 25 |
| Meloxicam | 37 | 15 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 36 | 29 |
| Pregabalin | 30 | 17 |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,049 across 65 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
- 2006-05-12
- Last updated
- 2020-09-10
- Certified
- 2020-09-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Krishna Bhat's NPI number?
- Krishna Bhat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891746012, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Krishna Bhat's specialty?
- Krishna Bhat is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Krishna Bhat located?
- Krishna Bhat's practice location on file with NPPES is 1303 Carthage St, Sanford, NC 27330-8984.
- What is Krishna Bhat's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Krishna Bhat is (919) 292-2468.
- Does Krishna Bhat accept Medicare?
- Krishna Bhat is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Krishna Bhat's NPI active?
- Yes — Krishna Bhat's NPI (1891746012) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.