2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1871818385 MD
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SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in UPLAND, 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 462 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$793.91
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in UPLAND, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 3K claims across 462 beneficiaries — 14% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $793.91 across 24 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD filed 3,415 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across UPLAND, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/29/2010

NPI 1871818385

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,415 13% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

Specialty distribution in California

How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Cardiovascular Disease Physician share within California

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

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).

SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in UPLAND, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1871818385. 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.

SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 685 N 13TH AVE, UPLAND, CA, 91786, with a listed phone of (909) 981-8383. NPI 1871818385 was issued on 03/29/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BHATHEJA 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 3,415 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 462 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $532K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% 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

685 N 13TH AVE
UPLAND, CA 91786

Provider Details

NPI 1871818385
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/29/2010

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SAMIT BHATHEJA, 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.

PROHEALTH PARTNERS, A MEDICAL GROUP
UPLAND, CA
UNITED HEART INSTITUTE
UPLAND, 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 SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$794

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 — 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 SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD. To verify SAMIT BHATHEJA, 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

SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 3,415 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.

3,415
Total Claims
$532K
Total Drug Cost
462
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
7,961
Total Day Supply
237,444
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$466K
Generic Drug Cost
$66K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.73
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 60, 65-74: 217, 75-84: 139, 85+: 46

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
485
Atorvastatin Calcium
392
Amlodipine Besylate
348
Lisinopril
166
Metoprolol Tartrate
166
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
156
Furosemide
132
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
121
Eliquis
Apixaban
119
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
119

* 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 SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD 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

SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD's 3,415 claims are above the specialty average of 3,033.

Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD's specialty?
SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in UPLAND, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD wrote 3,415 Medicare Part D claims totaling $532K in drug costs for 462 beneficiaries.
Where is SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD located?
SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD is located at 685 N 13TH AVE, UPLAND, CA, 91786. Phone: (909) 981-8383.
What is SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD's NPI number?
SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871818385, issued on 03/29/2010.
Does SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $466K 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 SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD accept Medicare?
SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,415 Part D claims and 462 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD's credentials?
SAMIT BHATHEJA, MD's NPI is 1871818385 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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