Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Pulkesh Bhatia, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Cardiac Surgery) · Grand Rapids, MI
- NPI 1871933960
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.5 / 100 · 2023
- 14 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
100 Michigan St Ne Ste 8830
Grand Rapids, MI 495032560
(616) 459-7258
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2013 — 13 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 14, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2012 — 14 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208G00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Michigan #4301500455
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1871933960. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
84
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$38,162
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
33508 |
Harvest of vein using an endoscope | 25 | 25 | $11 | |
33533 |
Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft | 24 | 24 | $1,353 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 24 | 23 | $168 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 11 | 11 | $123 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Grand Rapids Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 18. This provider delivers 4.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $17.04 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
11
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$23
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 11 | 0 | $23 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Pulkesh Bhatia's medical specialty?
Dr. Pulkesh Bhatia practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Grand Rapids, MI.
Where does Dr. Pulkesh Bhatia practice?
Dr. Pulkesh Bhatia practices at 100 Michigan St Ne Ste 8830, Grand Rapids, MI 495032560. Office phone: 6164597258.
What is Dr. Pulkesh Bhatia's NPI?
Dr. Pulkesh Bhatia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871933960, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Pulkesh Bhatia accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Pulkesh Bhatia accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Pulkesh Bhatia commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Harvest of vein using an endoscope (HCPCS 33508); Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.