Physician Profile
Bal R. Bhandari, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bhandari
Listed in the NPI registry as a specialist, Bal R. Bhandari, M.D. practices in Bastrop, LA. According to Medicare claims data, Bal cared for 1,358 Medicare patients across 1,445 services. The services billed most often include biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (318) 283-2177
- Email not available
Practice Locations
616 S WASHINGTON ST
Bastrop, LA 71220
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,445 services · 1,358 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
236 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
187 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Dilation of esophagus | Procedure | 43450 |
148 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
75 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
67 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
57 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Replacement of stomach stoma tube | Procedure | 43762 |
13 | |
| Biopsy of lower large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45331 |
12 | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
221 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | Office visit | 99442 |
118 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other specialists in Bastrop 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1987 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Bal R. Bhandari?
Bal R. Bhandari is a specialist in Bastrop, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Bal R. Bhandari's address?
Bal R. Bhandari is listed at 616 S Washington St, Bastrop, LA 71220. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Bal R. Bhandari?
The number on file is (318) 283-2177. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Bal R. Bhandari's NPI number?
Bal R. Bhandari's National Provider Identifier is 1063473494. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Bal R. Bhandari train?
Bal R. Bhandari attended Other, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Bal R. Bhandari been practicing?
Bal R. Bhandari has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Bal R. Bhandari perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Bal R. Bhandari performs procedures including biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare and dilation of esophagus, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Bal R. Bhandari confirmed this information?
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