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- 260 Station Way, Suite A, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
About Dr. Bhat
Bala K. Bhat, MD practices internal medicine in Arroyo Grande, CA. According to Medicare claims data, Bala cared for 792 Medicare patients across 1,087 services. The services billed most often include hemoglobin a1c level, blood glucose (sugar) level, and manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780603514.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (805) 481-3652
- Email not available
Practice Locations
260 STATION WAY SUITE A
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
- Acid reflux
- Fatty liver disease
- IBS
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
Lungs & Breathing
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
Brain and nerves
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,087 services · 792 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with tracing | Treatment | 93005 |
92 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Hemoglobin a1c level | Lab test | 83036 |
462 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Blood glucose (sugar) level | Lab test | 82947 |
175 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated | Lab test | 81000 |
134 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus | Lab test | 87426 |
115 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument | Lab test | 82962 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | Lab test | 87804 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) | Lab test | 87880 |
19 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
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.
Other internists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other internists in Arroyo Grande 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 2 views 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Bhat?
Dr. Bhat is an internist in Arroyo Grande, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bhat's address?
Dr. Bhat is listed at 260 Station Way Suite A, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bhat?
The number on file is (805) 481-3652. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Bhat's NPI number?
Dr. Bhat's National Provider Identifier is 1780603514. 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 Dr. Bhat train?
Dr. Bhat attended Other, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Bhat been practicing?
Dr. Bhat has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Bhat perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bhat performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with tracing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Bhat confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bhat. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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