2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1346270113 DR
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SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR

Cardiovascular Disease Physician in VISALIA, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 598 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
76%
generic claims · 24% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
23.5878/100
▼ 60 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.5K
26 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician ([object Object]) practicing in VISALIA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 4K claims across 598 beneficiaries — 24% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 23.5878/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.5K across 26 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR reported a CMS MIPS final score of 23.5878 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 4,114 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)

SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/04/2006

NPI 1346270113

Primary specialty

Cardiovascular Disease Physician

Mid-sized

24,795 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,114 36% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,033

MIPS final score

23.5878/100 59.51219999999999% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Cardiovascular Disease Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
23.5878/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 23.5878/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%23.6%
MIPS final score (Cardiovascular Disease Physician) — 23.5878/100 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).

SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider practicing in VISALIA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DR. NPI: 1346270113. 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.

SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding DR credentials at 5120 W CYPRESS AVE, VISALIA, CA, 93277, with a listed phone of (559) 635-4800. NPI 1346270113 was issued on 07/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BHAJAL 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 4,114 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 598 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $934K in drug spend, split 24% brand-name and 76% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 23.5878/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 78.6259), compared with the national average of 83.1.

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

5120 W CYPRESS AVE
VISALIA, CA 93277

Provider Details

NPI 1346270113
Specialty Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Credentials DR
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/04/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

23.5878
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
78.6259
Cost

Reporting: Individual

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 SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.5K

Largest payer

Medtronic, 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 — 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 SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR. To verify SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR'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

SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR — brand share 24.0%
Specialty average (est.)

24% brand-name claims vs 76% generic, on 4,114 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.

4,114
Total Claims
$934K
Total Drug Cost
598
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,784
Total Day Supply
262,431
Brand vs Generic
24% brand / 76% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$825K
Generic Drug Cost
$109K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.58
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 30, 65-74: 240, 75-84: 249, 85+: 79

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Flecainide Acetate
690
Eliquis
Apixaban
654
Losartan Potassium
298
Hydrochlorothiazide
221
Furosemide
201
Metoprolol Tartrate
183
Amiodarone Hcl
165
Carvedilol
149
Amlodipine Besylate
138
Metoprolol Succinate
130

* 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 SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR 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

SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR's 4,114 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 BHAJAL.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR's specialty?
SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in VISALIA, California. Credentials: DR.
How much does SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR wrote 4,114 Medicare Part D claims totaling $934K in drug costs for 598 beneficiaries.
What is SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR's Medicare quality score?
SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 23.5878/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 78.6259). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR located?
SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR is located at 5120 W CYPRESS AVE, VISALIA, CA, 93277. Phone: (559) 635-4800.
What is SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR's NPI number?
SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346270113, issued on 07/04/2006.
Does SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR's prescribing is 24% brand-name and 76% generic drugs by claim count, with $825K 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 SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR's most frequently prescribed drugs include Flecainide Acetate, Eliquis, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR accept Medicare?
SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,114 Part D claims and 598 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR's credentials?
SUKHVINDER BHAJAL, DR's NPI is 1346270113 with credentials DR. 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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