2026 NPPES data Anesthesiology Physician NPI 1124233689 M.D.
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NEERAV BHATLA, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician in KELLER, 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 774 beneficiaries · Anesthesiology Physician avg: 860
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
96.7623/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$429.32
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: NEERAV BHATLA, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in KELLER, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 7K claims across 774 beneficiaries — 4% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.7623/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $429.32 across 15 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: NEERAV BHATLA, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 96.7623 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 6,858 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)

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

NEERAV BHATLA, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/10/2007

NPI 1124233689

Primary specialty

Anesthesiology Physician

High-volume

56,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,858 697% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 860

MIPS final score

96.7623/100 13.662300000000002% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Anesthesiology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Anesthesiology Physician share within Texas

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

NEERAV BHATLA, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Anesthesiology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
96.7623/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 96.7623/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%96.8%
MIPS final score (Anesthesiology Physician) — 96.7623/100 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).

NEERAV BHATLA, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider practicing in KELLER, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1124233689. 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.

NEERAV BHATLA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 651 S MAIN ST STE 105, KELLER, TX, 76248, with a listed phone of (817) 348-8600. NPI 1124233689 was issued on 05/10/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BHATLA 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 6,858 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 774 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $397K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 80.4%. 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 96.7623/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 93.3444), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Anesthesiology Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 56,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 860 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

651 S MAIN ST STE 105
KELLER, TX 76248

Provider Details

NPI 1124233689
Specialty Anesthesiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/10/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

96.7623
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
93.3444
Quality
95
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NEERAV BHATLA, 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.

VED V AGGARWAL MD PA
FORT WORTH, 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 NEERAV BHATLA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$429

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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 NEERAV BHATLA, M.D.. To verify NEERAV BHATLA, M.D.'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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

NEERAV BHATLA, M.D. — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 6,858 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.

6,858
Total Claims
$397K
Total Drug Cost
774
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,950
Total Day Supply
203,406
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$163K
Generic Drug Cost
$233K
Opioid Claims
5,511 (80.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
35

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.01
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 242, 65-74: 331, 75-84: 165, 85+: 36

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
3,358
Pregabalin
526
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
502
Tramadol Hcl
454
Oxycodone Hcl
266
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
252
Gabapentin
198
Tizanidine Hcl
150
Buprenorphine
141
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
132

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

Anesthesiology Physician Overview

How NEERAV BHATLA, M.D. fits within the Anesthesiology Physician landscape nationally.

56,398
Anesthesiology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Anesthesiology Physician
860
Avg Claims per Provider

NEERAV BHATLA, M.D.'s 6,858 claims are above the specialty average of 860.

Nearby Anesthesiology Physician Providers in Texas

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NEERAV BHATLA, M.D.'s specialty?
NEERAV BHATLA, M.D. specializes in Anesthesiology Physician and practices in KELLER, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does NEERAV BHATLA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NEERAV BHATLA, M.D. wrote 6,858 Medicare Part D claims totaling $397K in drug costs for 774 beneficiaries.
What is NEERAV BHATLA, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
NEERAV BHATLA, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 96.7623/100 (Quality: 93.3444). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is NEERAV BHATLA, M.D. located?
NEERAV BHATLA, M.D. is located at 651 S MAIN ST STE 105, KELLER, TX, 76248. Phone: (817) 348-8600.
What is NEERAV BHATLA, M.D.'s NPI number?
NEERAV BHATLA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124233689, issued on 05/10/2007.
Does NEERAV BHATLA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NEERAV BHATLA, M.D.'s prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $163K in brand drug costs.
Does NEERAV BHATLA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, NEERAV BHATLA, M.D. had 5,511 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 80.4%.
How many Anesthesiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 56,398 Anesthesiology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Anesthesiology Physician provider writes 860 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NEERAV BHATLA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NEERAV BHATLA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Pregabalin, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NEERAV BHATLA, M.D. accept Medicare?
NEERAV BHATLA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,858 Part D claims and 774 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NEERAV BHATLA, M.D.'s credentials?
NEERAV BHATLA, M.D.'s NPI is 1124233689 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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