2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1619092129 MD
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SAIDA BHATIA, MD

Interventional Cardiology Physician in FONTANA, California. 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 · 431 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
77%
generic claims · 23% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$18.21
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SAIDA BHATIA, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in FONTANA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 431 beneficiaries — 23% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $18.21 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SAIDA BHATIA, MD filed 1,997 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across FONTANA, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SAIDA 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).

SAIDA BHATIA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/21/2007

NPI 1619092129

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,997 33% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

Specialty distribution in California

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within California

1. Interventional Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Cardiology Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

SAIDA BHATIA, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in FONTANA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1619092129. 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.

SAIDA BHATIA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 9961 SIERRA AVE, FONTANA, CA, 92335, with a listed phone of (909) 427-3910. NPI 1619092129 was issued on 03/21/2007. 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 1,997 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 431 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $203K in drug spend, split 23% brand-name and 77% 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.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

9961 SIERRA AVE
FONTANA, CA 92335

Provider Details

NPI 1619092129
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/21/2007

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAIDA 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.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PERMANENTE MEDICAL GROUP
ONTARIO, CA

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

Total received

$18

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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to SAIDA BHATIA, MD. To verify SAIDA BHATIA, MD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SAIDA BHATIA, MD — brand share 23.0%
Specialty average (est.)

23% brand-name claims vs 77% generic, on 1,997 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.

1,997
Total Claims
$203K
Total Drug Cost
431
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,064
Total Day Supply
150,158
Brand vs Generic
23% brand / 77% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$164K
Generic Drug Cost
$39K
Antibiotic Claims
54

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.74
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 199, 75-84: 173, 85+: 44

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Bisoprolol Fumarate
430
Pradaxa
Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylate
246
Metoprolol Tartrate
195
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
165
Amiodarone Hcl
79
Carvedilol
63
Nitroglycerin
62
Eliquis
Apixaban
53
Diltiazem Hcl
50
Furosemide
49

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

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How SAIDA BHATIA, MD fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

SAIDA BHATIA, MD's 1,997 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAIDA BHATIA, MD's specialty?
SAIDA BHATIA, MD specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in FONTANA, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does SAIDA BHATIA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAIDA BHATIA, MD wrote 1,997 Medicare Part D claims totaling $203K in drug costs for 431 beneficiaries.
Where is SAIDA BHATIA, MD located?
SAIDA BHATIA, MD is located at 9961 SIERRA AVE, FONTANA, CA, 92335. Phone: (909) 427-3910.
What is SAIDA BHATIA, MD's NPI number?
SAIDA BHATIA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619092129, issued on 03/21/2007.
Does SAIDA BHATIA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAIDA BHATIA, MD's prescribing is 23% brand-name and 77% generic drugs by claim count, with $164K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SAIDA BHATIA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAIDA BHATIA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Bisoprolol Fumarate, Pradaxa, Metoprolol Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAIDA BHATIA, MD accept Medicare?
SAIDA BHATIA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,997 Part D claims and 431 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAIDA BHATIA, MD's credentials?
SAIDA BHATIA, MD's NPI is 1619092129 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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