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DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M

Podiatrist in ARLINGTON, Texas. 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
786
Medicare Part D claims · 225 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Industry payments
$41.8K
20 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in ARLINGTON, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 786 claims across 225 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $41.8K across 20 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M filed 786 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ARLINGTON, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/24/2005

NPI 1346243243

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

786 159% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Podiatrist share within Texas

1. Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Podiatrist share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Podiatrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Podiatrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Podiatrist) — 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).

DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M is a Podiatrist provider practicing in ARLINGTON, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.P.M. NPI: 1346243243. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M credentials at 3050 S CENTER ST, ARLINGTON, TX, 76014, with a listed phone of (817) 557-1006. NPI 1346243243 was issued on 05/24/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BHAKTA 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 786 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 225 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $36K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.9%. 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.

Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 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

3050 S CENTER ST
ARLINGTON, TX 76014

Provider Details

NPI 1346243243
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials D.P.M
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/24/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M 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.

DHARMESH BHAKTA, DPM, PA
ARLINGTON, TX

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 DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$41.8K

Largest payer

Fuse Medical, 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 — Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M. To verify DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

786
Total Claims
$36K
Total Drug Cost
225
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
872
Total Day Supply
17,560
Generic Drug Cost
$35K
Opioid Claims
172 (21.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
159

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.59
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
133
Cephalexin
112
Lidocaine-Prilocaine
Lidocaine/Prilocaine
48
Triamcinolone Acetonide
43
Diclofenac Sodium
42
Gabapentin
40
Pregabalin
38
Clindamycin Hcl
29
Meloxicam
29
Betamethasone Diprop Augmented
Betamethasone/Propylene Glyc
28

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

Podiatrist Overview

How DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider

DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M's 786 claims are above the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Texas

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

Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M's specialty?
DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M specializes in Podiatrist and practices in ARLINGTON, Texas. Credentials: D.P.M.
How much does DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M wrote 786 Medicare Part D claims totaling $36K in drug costs for 225 beneficiaries.
Where is DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M located?
DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M is located at 3050 S CENTER ST, ARLINGTON, TX, 76014. Phone: (817) 557-1006.
What is DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M's NPI number?
DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346243243, issued on 05/24/2005.
Does DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M prescribe opioids?
Yes, DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M had 172 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 21.9%.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Cephalexin, Lidocaine-Prilocaine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M accept Medicare?
DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M appears in CMS Medicare data with 786 Part D claims and 225 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M's credentials?
DHARMESH BHAKTA, D.P.M's NPI is 1346243243 with credentials D.P.M. 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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