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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1356365001 MD
Verify on CMS → Rajesh Bhola, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Bellingham, Washington.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,810 in Cardiovascular Disease Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 393 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
79%
generic claims · 21% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
23.3/100
▼ 60 pts below national avg 83.1 · Below average
Industry payments
$1.2K
15 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Rajesh Bhola, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 23.3/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 2,821 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 23.3/100
- MIPS score · -60 vs avg
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 79%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Rajesh Bhola, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
23 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Rajesh Bhola, MD sits
This provider among cardiovascular disease physician peers
Across the 8,753 cardiovascular disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Rajesh Bhola, MD writes more Part D claims than 49% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 3% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one cardiovascular disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Rajesh Bhola, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Rajesh Bhola, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Rajesh Bhola, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,821 7% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
23.3/100 59.8 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Washington
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Rajesh Bhola, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 23.3/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) - 23.3/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Rajesh Bhola, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 624 LINDEN ROAD, Bellingham, WA, 98225, with a listed phone of (360) 778-1334. NPI 1356365001 was issued on 07/26/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,821 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 393 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.0 million in drug spend, split 21% brand-name and 79% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 23.3/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 77.5), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,810 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1356365001 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/26/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
23.2502
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
77.5006
Cost
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Rajesh Bhola, 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.
Peace Arch Cardiology, PC
Bellingham, WA
Public Hospital District NO 2 Skagit County Washington
Anacortes, WA
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 Rajesh Bhola, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$1.2K
Largest payer
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
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 - Washington WMC 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 ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Rajesh Bhola, MD. To verify Rajesh Bhola, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases
WMC 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 Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Rajesh Bhola, MD - brand share 21.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
21% brand-name claims vs 79% generic, on 2,821 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.
2,821
Total Claims
$1.0M
Total Drug Cost
393
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,954
- Total Day Supply
- 206,686
- Brand vs Generic
- 21% brand / 79% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $958K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $51K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.24
- Gender Split
- 43% female / 57% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 14, 65-74: 175, 75-84: 164, 85+: 40
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Rajesh Bhola, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
331 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
286 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
221 claims
- Xarelto
Xarelto
186 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
175 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
148 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
142 claims
- Carvedilol 114
Carvedilol
114 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 331 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 286 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 221 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 186 |
| Lisinopril | 175 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 148 |
| Losartan Potassium | 142 |
| Carvedilol | 114 |
| Spironolactone | 87 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 75 |
* 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 Rajesh Bhola, MD fits within the Cardiovascular Disease Physician landscape nationally.
24,810
Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Cardiovascular Disease Physician
3,033
Avg Claims per Provider
Rajesh Bhola, MD's 2,821 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in Washington
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bhola.
Dr. Joseph Abate
MD
Spokane, WA
Dr. Sujeen Adhikari
D.O.
Silverdale, WA
Dr. Sujata Agnani
M.D.
Everett, WA
Dr. Amier Ahmad
MD
Sunnyside, WA
Dr. Peter Albro
MD
Seattle, WA
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Washington medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rajesh Bhola, MD's specialty? ▼
Rajesh Bhola, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Bellingham, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does Rajesh Bhola, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Rajesh Bhola, MD wrote 2,821 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.0M in drug costs for 393 beneficiaries.
What is Rajesh Bhola, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Rajesh Bhola, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 23.3/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 77.5). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Rajesh Bhola, MD located? ▼
Rajesh Bhola, MD is located at 624 LINDEN ROAD, Bellingham, WA, 98225. Phone: (360) 778-1334.
What is Rajesh Bhola, MD's NPI number? ▼
Rajesh Bhola, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356365001, issued on 07/26/2006.
Does Rajesh Bhola, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Rajesh Bhola, MD's prescribing is 21% brand-name and 79% generic drugs by claim count, with $958K in brand drug costs.
How many Cardiovascular Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 24,810 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 Rajesh Bhola, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Rajesh Bhola, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rajesh Bhola, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Rajesh Bhola, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,821 Part D claims and 393 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rajesh Bhola, MD's credentials? ▼
Rajesh Bhola, MD's NPI is 1356365001 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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