2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1255568010 M.D.
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KAMAL BHATIA, M.D.

Neurology Physician in ROCKVILLE, Maryland. 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
123
Medicare Part D claims · 27 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
84.7753/100
▲ 2 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: KAMAL BHATIA, M.D. is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ROCKVILLE, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 123 claims across 27 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.7753/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: KAMAL BHATIA, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 84.7753 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 123 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KAMAL BHATIA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KAMAL BHATIA, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/18/2009

NPI 1255568010

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

123 91% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

84.7753/100 1.6753000000000071% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Neurology Physician share within Maryland

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KAMAL BHATIA, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
84.7753/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 84.7753/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 84.7753/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

KAMAL BHATIA, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in ROCKVILLE, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1255568010. 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.

KAMAL BHATIA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1101 WOOTTON PKWY STE 960, ROCKVILLE, MD, 20852, with a listed phone of (301) 288-1028. NPI 1255568010 was issued on 06/18/2009. 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 123 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 27 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 84.7753/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 58.961, Cost 92.79), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

1101 WOOTTON PKWY STE 960
ROCKVILLE, MD 20852

Provider Details

NPI 1255568010
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/18/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

84.7753
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
58.961
Quality
92.79
Cost
77
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

123
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
27
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
123
Total Day Supply
2,771
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
48.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.70
Gender Split
52% female / 48% 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
Trazodone Hcl
13

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How KAMAL BHATIA, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

KAMAL BHATIA, M.D.'s 123 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KAMAL BHATIA, M.D.'s specialty?
KAMAL BHATIA, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in ROCKVILLE, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KAMAL BHATIA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KAMAL BHATIA, M.D. wrote 123 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 27 beneficiaries.
What is KAMAL BHATIA, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KAMAL BHATIA, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 84.7753/100 (Quality: 58.961, Cost: 92.79). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KAMAL BHATIA, M.D. located?
KAMAL BHATIA, M.D. is located at 1101 WOOTTON PKWY STE 960, ROCKVILLE, MD, 20852. Phone: (301) 288-1028.
What is KAMAL BHATIA, M.D.'s NPI number?
KAMAL BHATIA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255568010, issued on 06/18/2009.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KAMAL BHATIA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KAMAL BHATIA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KAMAL BHATIA, M.D. accept Medicare?
KAMAL BHATIA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 123 Part D claims and 27 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KAMAL BHATIA, M.D.'s credentials?
KAMAL BHATIA, M.D.'s NPI is 1255568010 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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