Bharat Vakharia, MD
NPI 1992896336 · Internal Medicine Physician · Hartselle, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bharat Vakharia, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Hartselle, AL (NPI 1992896336).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1992896336
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 19259 (AL)
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
19 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
1,632 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 370 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 252 | $117 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 237 | $5 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 132 | $98 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 90 | $75 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 211 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,106 | 217 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 852 | 131 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 812 | 172 |
| Furosemide | 603 | 91 |
| Omeprazole | 554 | 139 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 418 | 92 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 411 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$66 across 4 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
- 2006-09-28
- Last updated
- 2025-04-28
- Certified
- 2025-04-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bharat Vakharia's NPI number?
- Bharat Vakharia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992896336, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bharat Vakharia's specialty?
- Bharat Vakharia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bharat Vakharia located?
- Bharat Vakharia's practice location on file with NPPES is 617 College St Nw, Hartselle, AL 35640-2347.
- What is Bharat Vakharia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bharat Vakharia is (256) 773-0303.
- Does Bharat Vakharia accept Medicare?
- Bharat Vakharia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bharat Vakharia's NPI active?
- Yes — Bharat Vakharia's NPI (1992896336) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.