Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Vivek Bhalla, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Stanford, CA

  • NPI 1730118738
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
300 Pasteur Dr
Stanford, CA 943052200
(650) 723-4000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 17, 2024
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A70125
Medicaid
CA #00A701250

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730118738. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
493
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$44,871
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 129 80 $56
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 118 60 $91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 48 37 $76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 42 33 $113
99221 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 31 31 $94
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 30 17 $82
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 27 18 $137
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 22 19 $166
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 19 17 $41
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 15 15 $209

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in Stanford Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 65. This provider delivers 7.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$23,703
Transactions
36
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 23 $12,162.15
Idorsia Pharmaceuticals US INC 7 $6,891.60
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 6 $4,649.21

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$14,600
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$6,345
Travel and Lodging
$1,910
Food and Beverage
$848

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
442
Patients
74
Total drug cost
$51,995
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Chlorthalidone Generic 79 24 $1,651
Eplerenone Generic 69 18 $11,767
Spironolactone Generic 51 18 $719
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 43 14 $527
Losartan Potassium Generic 34 0 $399
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 22 0 $34,277
Furosemide Generic 22 0 $317
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 20 0 $296
Lisinopril Generic 18 0 $401
Clonidine Hcl Generic 17 0 $289

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Vivek Bhalla's medical specialty?
Dr. Vivek Bhalla practices Nephrology Physician in Stanford, CA.
Where does Dr. Vivek Bhalla practice?
Dr. Vivek Bhalla practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 943052200. Office phone: 6507234000.
What is Dr. Vivek Bhalla's NPI?
Dr. Vivek Bhalla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730118738, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vivek Bhalla accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vivek Bhalla accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vivek Bhalla commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.