Active NPI 1073517702 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Devinder Bhatia , MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) • Houston, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Devinder Bhatia, MD is a certified Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) practicing in Houston, TX. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine in 1991, Dr. Bhatia delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 800 PEAKWOOD DR.

Dr. Bhatia accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach, fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, repair of wound of trunk by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

800 Peakwood Dr
Ste 4a

Houston, TX 770902914

Telephone 2813977000

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Crescent Neurology P.a. Facility NPI 1992795751

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Houston, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

35 Yrs +7.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.5 Yrs

State Avg: 32.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

143 Specialists

Practicing in Houston, TX (506 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

20.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

95.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bhatia (35 Years) 35 Yrs

Houston Specialty Average (27.5 Years) 27.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	49	49	$28000.00	$916.96
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc	24	21	$6592.00	$201.95
14001 Repair of wound of trunk by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm	22	22	$2772.00	$349.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$278.00	$112.49
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	18	18	$670.00	$47.70
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft	17	17	$28000.00	$1869.30
33508 Harvest of veins for coronary artery bypass procedure using an endoscope	16	16	$1500.00	$16.45
93799 Other cardiovascular service or procedure	13	13	$15000.00	$96.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	67	66	$28000.00	$913.50
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc	26	21	$6592.00	$205.89
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	24	24	$670.00	$62.52
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft	22	22	$28000.00	$1888.54
14001 Repair of wound of trunk by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm	22	22	$2772.00	$334.52
33508 Harvest of veins for coronary artery bypass procedure using an endoscope	21	21	$1500.00	$16.31
93799 Other cardiovascular service or procedure	20	20	$15000.00	$135.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$278.00	$114.18
33518 Coronary artery bypass using vein or artery graft, 2 grafts	13	13	$2355.00	$417.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	11	$260.00	$129.49

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	56	56	$28000.00	$888.85
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	28	27	$670.00	$62.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$278.00	$115.46
33508 Harvest of veins for coronary artery bypass procedure using an endoscope	24	24	$1500.00	$16.26
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft	24	24	$28000.00	$1834.29
14301 Repair of wound by transferring skin, 30.1-60.0 sq cm	20	20	$9000.00	$445.68
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc	20	15	$6592.00	$206.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	16	$175.00	$93.56
35301 Removal of blood clot and portion of artery of neck	12	11	$5740.00	$1109.94
93799 Other cardiovascular service or procedure	12	11	$15000.00	$80.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	53	39	$14999.72	$41.82
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	51	51	$28000.00	$861.80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	31	$278.00	$116.54
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc	22	18	$6591.73	$203.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	20	19	$175.00	$94.83
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft	13	13	$28000.00	$1896.27
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	13	13	$670.00	$63.09
50715 Release of scar tissue at urinary duct (ureter)	12	12	$12084.00	$1221.57
35301 Removal of blood clot and portion of artery of neck	11	11	$5740.00	$1130.05
33508 Harvest of veins for coronary artery bypass procedure using an endoscope	11	11	$1500.00	$15.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	42	41	$28000.00	$856.90
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	27	19	$14999.63	$42.60
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc	24	18	$6579.17	$209.42
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$278.00	$110.64
50715 Release of scar tissue at urinary duct (ureter)	11	11	$12084.00	$1236.98
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	11	11	$14436.00	$120.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	40	40	$28025.00	$928.86
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	29	23	$14999.76	$42.84
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc	25	13	$6591.64	$205.41
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	19	18	$14436.00	$121.41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$443.33	$109.72
33508 Harvest of veins for coronary artery bypass procedure using an endoscope	11	11	$1441.82	$15.34
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	11	11	$678.73	$64.17
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft	11	11	$28000.00	$1765.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	23	23	$18869.57	$827.31
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft	17	17	$22235.29	$1665.46
33508 Harvest of veins for coronary artery bypass procedure using an endoscope	17	17	$867.06	$16.24
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc	15	13	$4614.33	$196.94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$275.69	$106.53
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	11	11	$473.18	$62.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	26	26	$14538.46	$909.58
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$278.00	$102.10
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	22	11	$14999.23	$39.29
22585 Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc	22	15	$3595.23	$195.03
35301 Removal of blood clot and portion of artery of neck	12	12	$6042.00	$1099.22

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208G00000X

State License TX L0032

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Surgery - Vascular Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0129X

State License TX L0032

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intracranial vessels or the heart.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX L0032

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

046435602 (TX)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs#

8P6149 (TX)

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active November 24, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location November 24, 2008

Registered at 800 PEAKWOOD DR, STE 4A, HOUSTON, TX 770902914 (Tel: 2813977000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 24, 2008

Registered at P.O. BOX 1398 DEPT #03, HOUSTON, TX 77090 (Tel: 7138501190)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 24, 2008

Recorded as DEVINDER BHATIA, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 24, 2008

Surgery (License #L0032 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 10, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1073517702

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 10, 2005

Last Update: November 24, 2008

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

P.o. Box 1398 Dept #03

Houston, TX 77090

Phone: 7138501190

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