2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1407941008 MD
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DINESH BHATIA, MD

Nephrology Physician in ATLANTA, Georgia. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 551 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$413.66
22 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DINESH BHATIA, MD is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 551 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $413.66 across 22 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DINESH BHATIA, MD filed 4,501 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ATLANTA, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DINESH BHATIA, MD 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).

DINESH BHATIA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/03/2006

NPI 1407941008

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,501 210% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Nephrology Physician share within Georgia

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DINESH BHATIA, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in ATLANTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1407941008. 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.

DINESH BHATIA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 550 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1625, ATLANTA, GA, 30308, with a listed phone of (404) 875-9636. NPI 1407941008 was issued on 10/03/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BHATIA 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 4,501 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 551 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $893K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%. 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

550 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1625
ATLANTA, GA 30308

Provider Details

NPI 1407941008
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/03/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DINESH BHATIA, MD 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.

ATLANTA SOUTH NEPHROLOGY,PC
EAST POINT, GA

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 DINESH BHATIA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$414

Largest payer

Amgen 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DINESH BHATIA, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 4,501 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.

4,501
Total Claims
$893K
Total Drug Cost
551
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,518
Total Day Supply
281,617
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$779K
Generic Drug Cost
$113K
Opioid Claims
30 (0.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
73

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.32
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 37, 65-74: 187, 75-84: 243, 85+: 84

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
394
Allopurinol
294
Losartan Potassium
284
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
237
Hydralazine Hcl
175
Carvedilol
149
Tamsulosin Hcl
136
Calcitriol
131
Famotidine
126
Lisinopril
116

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How DINESH BHATIA, MD fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

DINESH BHATIA, MD's 4,501 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DINESH BHATIA, MD's specialty?
DINESH BHATIA, MD specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does DINESH BHATIA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DINESH BHATIA, MD wrote 4,501 Medicare Part D claims totaling $893K in drug costs for 551 beneficiaries.
Where is DINESH BHATIA, MD located?
DINESH BHATIA, MD is located at 550 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1625, ATLANTA, GA, 30308. Phone: (404) 875-9636.
What is DINESH BHATIA, MD's NPI number?
DINESH BHATIA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407941008, issued on 10/03/2006.
Does DINESH BHATIA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DINESH BHATIA, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $779K in brand drug costs.
Does DINESH BHATIA, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DINESH BHATIA, MD had 30 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.7%.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DINESH BHATIA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DINESH BHATIA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Allopurinol, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DINESH BHATIA, MD accept Medicare?
DINESH BHATIA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,501 Part D claims and 551 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DINESH BHATIA, MD's credentials?
DINESH BHATIA, MD's NPI is 1407941008 with credentials MD. 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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