2026 NPPES data Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician NPI 1154510311 M.D.
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BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D.

Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in CHICAGO, Illinois. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
289
Medicare Part D claims · 111 beneficiaries · Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician avg: 682
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$184.89
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D. filed 289 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician in CHICAGO, Illinois, prescribing 92% generic.

289
Part D claims, 2023
92%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

289 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/23/2007

NPI 1154510311

Primary specialty

Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician

Rare

149 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

289 58% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 682

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within Illinois

1. Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician share within Illinois

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1550 S INDIANA AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60605, with a listed phone of (312) 623-7246. NPI 1154510311 was issued on 10/23/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BATHLA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 289 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 111 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 52.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 149 enrolled providers across 35 states and an average of 682 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1550 S INDIANA AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60605

Provider Details

NPI 1154510311
Specialty Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/23/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CHICAGO SPORTS AND SPINE, LLC
CHICAGO, IL

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$185

Largest payer

Medtronic, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D.. To verify BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D.'s current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D. — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 289 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

289
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
111
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
311
Total Day Supply
8,121
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$14K
Generic Drug Cost
$6K
Opioid Claims
153 (52.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.10
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 38, 65-74: 43, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
84
Gabapentin
38
Tramadol Hcl
34
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
25
Pregabalin
16
Belbuca
Buprenorphine Hcl
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Overview

How BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D. fits within the Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician landscape nationally.

149
Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in US
35
States with Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician
682
Avg Claims per Provider

BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D.'s 289 claims are below the specialty average of 682.

Nearby Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Providers in Illinois

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BATHLA.

Compare Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D.'s specialty?
BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D. specializes in Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician and practices in CHICAGO, Illinois. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D. wrote 289 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 111 beneficiaries.
Where is BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D. located?
BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D. is located at 1550 S INDIANA AVE, CHICAGO, IL, 60605. Phone: (312) 623-7246.
What is BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D.'s NPI number?
BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154510311, issued on 10/23/2007.
Does BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D.'s prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
Does BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D. had 153 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 52.9%.
How many Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 149 Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician providers across 35 states in the US. The average Neuromuscular Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider writes 682 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D. accept Medicare?
BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 289 Part D claims and 111 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D.'s credentials?
BALJINDER BATHLA, M.D.'s NPI is 1154510311 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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