2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1457538548 M.D.
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PAUL BHELLA, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in GRAPEVINE, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 404 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$19.8K
23 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: PAUL BHELLA, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GRAPEVINE, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 404 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $19.8K across 23 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: PAUL BHELLA, M.D. filed 1,768 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GRAPEVINE, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PAUL BHELLA, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 5 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

PAUL BHELLA, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/30/2008

NPI 1457538548

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,768 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within Texas

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

PAUL BHELLA, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in GRAPEVINE, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1457538548. 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.

PAUL BHELLA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 2020 W STATE HIGHWAY 114 STE 200, GRAPEVINE, TX, 76051, with a listed phone of (179) 128-4008. NPI 1457538548 was issued on 01/30/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BHELLA 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 1,768 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 404 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $249K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. 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.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,795 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 3,033 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

2020 W STATE HIGHWAY 114 STE 200
GRAPEVINE, TX 76051

Provider Details

NPI 1457538548
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/30/2008

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PAUL BHELLA, 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.

NORTH ARKANSAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
HARRISON, AR
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 040017
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SERVICES INC
NEWARK, DE
HEALTHTEXAS PROVIDER NETWORK
GRAPEVINE, TX
PRATT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION
PRATT, KS
UNION HOSPITAL OF CECIL COUNTY
DALLAS, 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 PAUL BHELLA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$19.8K

Largest payer

LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, 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 PAUL BHELLA, M.D.. To verify PAUL BHELLA, 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 · Typical

PAUL BHELLA, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 1,768 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.

1,768
Total Claims
$249K
Total Drug Cost
404
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,737
Total Day Supply
141,643
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$217K
Generic Drug Cost
$31K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.35
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male
Age Distribution
<65: 14, 65-74: 218, 75-84: 140, 85+: 32

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Rosuvastatin Calcium
377
Amlodipine Besylate
127
Metoprolol Succinate
117
Atorvastatin Calcium
97
Carvedilol
93
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
91
Lisinopril
73
Hydrochlorothiazide
72
Losartan Potassium
69
Eliquis
Apixaban
68

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

Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview

How PAUL BHELLA, M.D. fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.

24,795
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider

PAUL BHELLA, M.D.'s 1,768 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Texas

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

Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PAUL BHELLA, M.D.'s specialty?
PAUL BHELLA, M.D. specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in GRAPEVINE, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does PAUL BHELLA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PAUL BHELLA, M.D. wrote 1,768 Medicare Part D claims totaling $249K in drug costs for 404 beneficiaries.
Where is PAUL BHELLA, M.D. located?
PAUL BHELLA, M.D. is located at 2020 W STATE HIGHWAY 114 STE 200, GRAPEVINE, TX, 76051. Phone: (179) 128-4008.
What is PAUL BHELLA, M.D.'s NPI number?
PAUL BHELLA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457538548, issued on 01/30/2008.
Does PAUL BHELLA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PAUL BHELLA, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $217K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 24,795 Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider writes 3,033 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PAUL BHELLA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PAUL BHELLA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Rosuvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PAUL BHELLA, M.D. accept Medicare?
PAUL BHELLA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,768 Part D claims and 404 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PAUL BHELLA, M.D.'s credentials?
PAUL BHELLA, M.D.'s NPI is 1457538548 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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