Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Bala Bhat, MD

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Arroyo Grande, CA

  • NPI 1780603514
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 44 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
260 Station Way, Suite A
Arroyo Grande, CA 934203359
(805) 481-3652
fax (805) 481-1017
Mailing address
2050 S Blosser RD
Santa Maria, CA 934587310

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 21, 2015
Year of graduation
1982 — 44 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A43451
Medicaid
CA #FHC70593F

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780603514. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
833
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$5,169
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 384 247 $6
82947 Blood glucose (sugar) level 217 152 $4
93005 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing 121 115 $7
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated 70 60 $4
87426 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 17 16 $17
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis 12 12 $6
87635 Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen 12 12 $50

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Arroyo Grande Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 794. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$23
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Exact Sciences Corporation 1 $23.09

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$23

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
8,664
Patients
1,519
Total drug cost
$125,057
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 1,105 184 $13,005
Gabapentin Generic 888 115 $15,914
Losartan Potassium Generic 852 142 $11,061
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 795 170 $9,262
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 755 140 $10,845
Lisinopril Generic 739 180 $11,513
Furosemide Generic 576 74 $3,710
Simvastatin Generic 462 88 $5,077
Metformin Hcl Generic 425 86 $6,911
Omeprazole Generic 376 93 $9,149

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Bala Bhat's medical specialty?
Dr. Bala Bhat practices Internal Medicine Physician in Arroyo Grande, CA.
Where does Dr. Bala Bhat practice?
Dr. Bala Bhat practices at 260 Station Way, Arroyo Grande, CA 934203359. Office phone: 8054813652.
What is Dr. Bala Bhat's NPI?
Dr. Bala Bhat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780603514, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bala Bhat accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bala Bhat accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bala Bhat commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hemoglobin a1c level (HCPCS 83036); Blood glucose (sugar) level (HCPCS 82947); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing (HCPCS 93005). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.