Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Arvind Bhat, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Salinas, CA

  • NPI 1861434763
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
450 E Romie Ln
Salinas, CA 939014029
(831) 759-3257
fax (831) 754-3875
Additional location
23625 Holman Hwy
Monterey, CA 939405902
(831) 624-5311
fax (831) 625-4948
Mailing address
100 Wilson RD Ste 100
Monterey, CA 939407885

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 15, 2024
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #C153201

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861434763. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,661
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$175,699
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 938 403 $81
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 272 264 $179
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 259 251 $119
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 115 79 $121
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 33 20 $51
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 25 25 $84
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 19 19 $134

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in this city , average services per provider: 180. This provider delivers 9.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$94
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Inari Medical, Inc. 1 $63.81
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc 1 $30.37

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$94

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
596
Patients
293
Total drug cost
$24,862
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Losartan Potassium Generic 80 35 $1,227
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 63 28 $846
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 61 27 $725
Furosemide Generic 56 38 $391
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 48 34 $769
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 39 23 $347
Carvedilol Generic 36 18 $548
Warfarin Sodium Generic 34 0 $144
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 31 0 $18,518
Gabapentin Generic 28 16 $225

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Arvind Bhat's medical specialty?
Dr. Arvind Bhat practices Hospitalist Physician in Salinas, CA.
Where does Dr. Arvind Bhat practice?
Dr. Arvind Bhat practices at 450 E Romie Ln, Salinas, CA 939014029. Office phone: 8317593257.
What is Dr. Arvind Bhat's NPI?
Dr. Arvind Bhat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861434763, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Arvind Bhat accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Arvind Bhat accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Arvind Bhat commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.