Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Rinku Bhatia, MD
Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Gastonia, NC
- NPI 1215067699
- Accepts Medicare
- 21 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2240 Remount Road
Gastonia, NC 28054
(704) 834-2450
fax (704) 671-5331 - Mailing address
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1212 Spruce St, Ste 311
Belmont, NC 280123385
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 6, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 2005 — 21 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RR0500X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #2012-01281
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215067699. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
8,623
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$304,900
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J0897 |
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | 4,140 | 45 | $23 | |
J1745 |
Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg | 2,990 | 11 | $33 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 593 | 216 | $119 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 296 | 24 | $1 | |
96365 |
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | 154 | 34 | $59 | |
96415 |
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, each additional hour | 118 | 18 | $26 | |
96413 |
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | 99 | 21 | $121 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 70 | 45 | $13 | |
J3489 |
Injection, zoledronic acid, 1 mg | 55 | 11 | $9 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 51 | 21 | $81 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Gastonia Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 417. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$90
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 1 | $89.99 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,675
Patients
791
Total drug cost
$1,690,433
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | Generic | 885 | 254 | $59,520 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 529 | 157 | $21,193 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 319 | 129 | $1,892 |
| Leflunomide | Generic | 124 | 44 | $11,163 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | Generic | 118 | 37 | $35,817 |
| Folic Acid | Generic | 117 | 35 | $572 |
| Leucovorin Calcium | Generic | 106 | 37 | $1,582 |
| Enbrel Sureclick (Etanercept) | Brand | 74 | 0 | $577,514 |
| Azathioprine | Generic | 67 | 20 | $5,852 |
| Orencia Clickject (Abatacept) | Brand | 67 | 0 | $381,075 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Rinku Bhatia's medical specialty?
Dr. Rinku Bhatia practices Rheumatology Physician in Gastonia, NC.
Where does Dr. Rinku Bhatia practice?
Dr. Rinku Bhatia practices at 2240 Remount Road, Gastonia, NC 28054. Office phone: 7048342450.
What is Dr. Rinku Bhatia's NPI?
Dr. Rinku Bhatia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215067699, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rinku Bhatia accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rinku Bhatia accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rinku Bhatia commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Injection, infliximab, excludes biosimilar, 10 mg (HCPCS J1745); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.