2026 NPPES data Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program NPI 1730318817 M.D.
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VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in TEMPLE TERRACE, Florida. 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 · 334 beneficiaries · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program avg: 459
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$211.84
10 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D. filed 1,834 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in TEMPLE TERRACE, Florida, prescribing 90% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
generic prescribing
$211.84
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,834 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/09/2009

NPI 1730318817

Primary specialty

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

High-volume

331,761 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,834 300% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 459

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Florida

1. Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program share within Florida

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program) — 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).

VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider holding M.D. credentials at 12662 TELECOM DR, TEMPLE TERRACE, FL, 33637, with a listed phone of (813) 910-8708. NPI 1730318817 was issued on 07/09/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BHALANI 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 1,834 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 334 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $255K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% 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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 331,761 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 459 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

12662 TELECOM DR
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33637

Provider Details

NPI 1730318817
Specialty Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/09/2009

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D. 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.

FLORIDA KIDNEY PHYSICIANS LLC
RIVERVIEW, FL

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 VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$212

Largest payer

Novo Nordisk 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 — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D.. To verify VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D.'s current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D. — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 1,834 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.

1,834
Total Claims
$255K
Total Drug Cost
334
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,740
Total Day Supply
141,363
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$196K
Generic Drug Cost
$59K
Antibiotic Claims
11

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.92
Gender Split
48% female / 52% male
Age Distribution
<65: 76, 65-74: 119, 75-84: 103, 85+: 36

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Allopurinol
215
Carvedilol
147
Losartan Potassium
141
Calcitriol
139
Furosemide
91
Bumetanide
86
Hydralazine Hcl
80
Telmisartan
80
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
76
Nifedipine Er
Nifedipine
76

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Overview

How VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D. fits within the Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program landscape nationally.

331,761
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in US
55
States with Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
459
Avg Claims per Provider

VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D.'s 1,834 claims are above the specialty average of 459.

Nearby Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program Providers in Florida

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

Compare Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D.'s specialty?
VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D. specializes in Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program and practices in TEMPLE TERRACE, Florida. Credentials: M.D..
How much does VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D. wrote 1,834 Medicare Part D claims totaling $255K in drug costs for 334 beneficiaries.
Where is VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D. located?
VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D. is located at 12662 TELECOM DR, TEMPLE TERRACE, FL, 33637. Phone: (813) 910-8708.
What is VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D.'s NPI number?
VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730318817, issued on 07/09/2009.
Does VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D.'s prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $196K in brand drug costs.
How many Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers are there in the US?
There are 331,761 Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program providers across 55 states in the US. The average Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program provider writes 459 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Allopurinol, Carvedilol, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D. accept Medicare?
VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,834 Part D claims and 334 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D.'s credentials?
VIRAJ BHALANI, M.D.'s NPI is 1730318817 with credentials M.D.. 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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