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2026 NPPES data Cardiovascular Disease Physician NPI 1336599299 MD
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Camden, South Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 24,795 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 269 beneficiaries · Cardiovascular Disease Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$60.77
2 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
Tarun Bhandari, MD filed 2,055 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Camden, South Carolina, prescribing 91% generic.
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- 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.
Tarun Bhandari, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
2,055 Top 16% higher than 84% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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 Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Tarun Bhandari, 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).
What does the federal data show about Tarun Bhandari, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Cardiovascular Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
2,055 32% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in South Carolina
How Cardiovascular Disease Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Cardiovascular Disease Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Tarun Bhandari, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1330 HAILE ST, Camden, SC, 29020, with a listed phone of (803) 432-6771. NPI 1336599299 was issued on 06/21/2016.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 2,055 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 269 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $164K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count.
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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1336599299 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Cardiovascular Disease Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/21/2016 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Tarun Bhandari, 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.
Musc Community Physicians
Camden, SC
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 Tarun Bhandari, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$61
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Tarun Bhandari, MD - brand share 9.0%
Cardiovascular Disease Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 2,055 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.
2,055
Total Claims
$164K
Total Drug Cost
269
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 3,785
- Total Day Supply
- 112,981
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 91% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $140K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $24K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.37
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 39, 65-74: 130, 75-84: 81, 85+: 19
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Tarun Bhandari, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
334 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
293 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
225 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
183 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate 96
Amlodipine Besylate
96 claims
- Eliquis 96
Eliquis
96 claims
- Furosemide 95
Furosemide
95 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium 79
Atorvastatin Calcium
79 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 334 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 293 |
| Carvedilol | 225 |
| Losartan Potassium | 183 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 96 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 96 |
| Furosemide | 95 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 79 |
| Spironolactone | 58 |
| Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 57 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Cardiovascular Disease Physician Overview
How Tarun Bhandari, 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
Tarun Bhandari, MD's 2,055 claims are below the specialty average of 3,033.
Nearby Cardiovascular Disease Physician Providers in South Carolina
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Bhandari.
Dr. Nitesh Ainani
M.D
Pawleys Island, SC
Dr. Carlos Albrecht
M.D.
Lancaster, SC
Dr. Mitchell Alderson
M.D.
Camden, SC
Dr. Milton Alexander
MD
Columbia, SC
Dr. Zahid Ali
MD
Easley, SC
Compare Cardiovascular Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tarun Bhandari, MD's specialty? ▼
Tarun Bhandari, MD specializes in Cardiovascular Disease Physician and practices in Camden, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Tarun Bhandari, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Tarun Bhandari, MD wrote 2,055 Medicare Part D claims totaling $164K in drug costs for 269 beneficiaries.
Where is Tarun Bhandari, MD located? ▼
Tarun Bhandari, MD is located at 1330 HAILE ST, Camden, SC, 29020. Phone: (803) 432-6771.
What is Tarun Bhandari, MD's NPI number? ▼
Tarun Bhandari, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336599299, issued on 06/21/2016.
Does Tarun Bhandari, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Tarun Bhandari, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $140K 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 Tarun Bhandari, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Tarun Bhandari, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Carvedilol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Tarun Bhandari, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Tarun Bhandari, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,055 Part D claims and 269 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Tarun Bhandari, MD's credentials? ▼
Tarun Bhandari, MD's NPI is 1336599299 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.
- 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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