Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Minal Bhanushali, MD
Neurology Physician (CMS: Neurology) · Clinical Neurophysiology Physician · Palo Alto, CA
- NPI 1265618995
- Accepts Medicare
- 25 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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795 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 943012302
(650) 853-2983 - Mailing address
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325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 29, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084N0400X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #A113308
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265618995. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
8,330
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$186,658
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0585 |
Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit | 7,592 | 20 | $6 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 368 | 237 | $210 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 98 | 98 | $255 | |
G2212 |
Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or | 28 | 26 | $36 | |
95886 |
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study | 26 | 26 | $113 | |
95885 |
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study | 25 | 21 | $81 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 25 | 24 | $151 | |
99451 |
Telephone, internet, or electronic health record assessment and management with written report by consulting physician, at least 5 minutes | 25 | 25 | $40 | |
64615 |
Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face | 23 | 11 | $174 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 20 | 20 | $194 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Palo Alto Neurology Physician, average services per provider: 1,648. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$17,663
Transactions
26
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisai INC. | 25 | $17,584.94 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $78.22 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
980
Patients
339
Total drug cost
$39,001
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 181 | 67 | $5,173 |
| Donepezil Hcl | Generic | 149 | 52 | $2,819 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa (Carbidopa/Levodopa) | Brand | 101 | 29 | $5,721 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Generic | 64 | 22 | $1,088 |
| Memantine Hcl | Generic | 62 | 17 | $3,680 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 52 | 22 | $3,315 |
| Carbidopa-Levodopa ER (Carbidopa/Levodopa) | Brand | 51 | 12 | $3,251 |
| Propranolol Hcl | Generic | 50 | 17 | $983 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 48 | 21 | $2,197 |
| Lorazepam | Generic | 45 | 30 | $304 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Minal Bhanushali's medical specialty?
Dr. Minal Bhanushali practices Neurology Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Minal Bhanushali practice?
Dr. Minal Bhanushali practices at 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 943012302. Office phone: 6508532983.
What is Dr. Minal Bhanushali's NPI?
Dr. Minal Bhanushali's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265618995, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Minal Bhanushali accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Minal Bhanushali accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Minal Bhanushali commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (HCPCS J0585); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.