Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Mahesh Bhatt, MD
Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Lexington, KY
- NPI 1881018166
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 87.9 / 100 · 2023
- 19 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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University of Kentucky, 800 Rose Street
Lexington, KY 405360293
(859) 323-2636 - Mailing address
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740 S Limestone St K512
Lexington, KY 405360293
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 21, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2007 — 19 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0200X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Kentucky #50181
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881018166. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,627
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$188,221
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 962 | 276 | $112 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 310 | 290 | $164 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 297 | 165 | $74 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 24 | 20 | $203 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 23 | 20 | $47 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 11 | 11 | $123 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in this city , average services per provider: 3,058. This provider delivers 0.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$119
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 3 | $62.36 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 2 | $42.06 | |
| La Jolla Pharmaceutical Company | 1 | $14.67 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
73
Patients
14
Total drug cost
$46,250
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium Chloride (0.9 % Sodium Chloride) | Brand | 39 | 14 | $867 |
| Piperacillin-Tazobactam (Piperacillin Sodium/Tazobactam) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $4,732 |
| Daptomycin | Generic | 11 | 0 | $30,785 |
| Ertapenem (Ertapenem Sodium) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $9,866 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Mahesh Bhatt's medical specialty?
Dr. Mahesh Bhatt practices Infectious Disease Physician in Lexington, KY.
Where does Dr. Mahesh Bhatt practice?
Dr. Mahesh Bhatt practices at University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 405360293. Office phone: 8593232636.
What is Dr. Mahesh Bhatt's NPI?
Dr. Mahesh Bhatt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881018166, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Mahesh Bhatt accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Mahesh Bhatt accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Mahesh Bhatt commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.