Kush Bhorania, M.D.
NPI 1982023180 · Hospitalist Physician · Winston Salem, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kush Bhorania, M.D. is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Winston Salem, NC (NPI 1982023180).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982023180
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 281193 (MA)
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 tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
973 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 727 | $78 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 84 | $112 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 80 | $81 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 51 | $49 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 31 | $171 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $49–$171 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 26 | 23 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 22 | 16 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 20 | 20 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 17 | 11 |
| Furosemide | 16 | 11 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 15 | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$137 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 157 Union StMarlborough, MA 01752-1228Phone: (508) 486-5678Fax: (508) 486-5677
- 55 Lake Ave NWorcester, MA 01655-0002Phone: (508) 334-8515Fax: (508) 334-6490
- 119 Belmont StWorcester, MA 01605-2903Phone: (508) 334-8515Fax: (508) 334-6490
- 601 N Elm StHigh Point, NC 27262-4331Phone: (336) 878-6000Fax: (336) 716-0030
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-15
- Last updated
- 2025-12-24
- Certified
- 2025-12-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kush Bhorania's NPI number?
- Kush Bhorania's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982023180, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kush Bhorania's specialty?
- Kush Bhorania is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kush Bhorania located?
- Kush Bhorania's practice location on file with NPPES is Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157-0001.
- What is Kush Bhorania's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kush Bhorania is (336) 716-9252.
- Does Kush Bhorania accept Medicare?
- Kush Bhorania is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kush Bhorania's NPI active?
- Yes — Kush Bhorania's NPI (1982023180) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.