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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
100 Michigan St Ne Ste 8830
Grand Rapids, MI 495032560
(616) 459-7258

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 1 $17.04

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$17

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
11
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$23
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 11 0 $23

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.