Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Brajesh Bhatla, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Harlingen, TX

  • NPI 1821045600
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 88.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4402 E Sesame Dr
Harlingen, TX 785509290
(956) 412-1125
fax (956) 440-8854
Mailing address
Po Box 2835
Harlingen, TX 785512835

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 19, 2008
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #J9973
Medicaid
TX #110742704

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821045600. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
10,264
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$969,098
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 1,774 410 $123
85018 Blood count, hemoglobin 1,253 299 $2
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 1,119 141 $344
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury 1,117 303 $5
82044 Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis 1,053 297 $6
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 1,017 268 $116
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 725 133 $77
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 666 317 $8
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 249 85 $70
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 249 208 $170

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 396. This provider delivers 26× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$609
Transactions
32
Manufacturers
14
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. 8 $137.68
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC 5 $109.34
Amgen Inc. 4 $83.56
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. 2 $43.16
CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC. 2 $38.18
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc. 2 $37.40
SHIELD THERAPEUTICS INC 2 $35.25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $22.98
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $19.27
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $18.81
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 1 $17.91
Travere Therapeutics, Inc. 1 $16.89
Novo Nordisk Inc 1 $14.87
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 1 $13.20

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$567
Education
$42

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,592
Patients
1,226
Total drug cost
$1,021,685
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 608 164 $5,095
Losartan Potassium Generic 558 131 $6,855
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 436 90 $295,056
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 431 154 $205,149
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 429 104 $7,742
Torsemide Generic 352 87 $6,085
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 315 80 $3,696
Carvedilol Generic 308 76 $2,985
Furosemide Generic 210 68 $2,025
Lisinopril Generic 188 61 $1,613

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Brajesh Bhatla's medical specialty?
Dr. Brajesh Bhatla practices Nephrology Physician in Harlingen, TX.
Where does Dr. Brajesh Bhatla practice?
Dr. Brajesh Bhatla practices at 4402 E Sesame Dr, Harlingen, TX 785509290. Office phone: 9564121125.
What is Dr. Brajesh Bhatla's NPI?
Dr. Brajesh Bhatla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821045600, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Brajesh Bhatla accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Brajesh Bhatla accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Brajesh Bhatla commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Blood count, hemoglobin (HCPCS 85018); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.