Physician Profile
Bhaskar Purushottam, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Purushottam
Bhaskar Purushottam, MD practices cardiovascular disease in Rapid City, SD. Bhaskar is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Bhaskar provided 1,122 services to 1,048 patients. The services billed most often include use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes, ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function, and insertion of tube in coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (605) 755-4300
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4150 5TH ST
Rapid City, SD 57701
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Cardiovascular Disease 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
- AFib
- Congestive heart failure
- Heart attack
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Coronary and ischemic heart disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Stable angina
Heart failure and cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Myocarditis
- Pericardial effusion
Heart rhythm
- Slow heart rate (bradycardia)
- Supraventricular tachycardia
Symptoms and functional disorders
- Fainting and syncope
- Heart palpitations
- Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Valve and structural heart
- Aortic stenosis
- Mitral regurgitation
- Mitral valve prolapse
- Patent foramen ovale
Vascular and risk factors
- Aortic aneurysm
- Carotid artery disease
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Resistant hypertension
Artery & vascular
- Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Heart inflammation
- Pericarditis (Heart Sac Inflammation)
Heart muscle
- Poor Circulation and Swollen Legs
Heart valves
- Heart Murmur
Vascular disease
- High Blood Pressure in the Lungs (Pulmonary Hypertension)
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Echocardiogram
- EKG
- Heart monitor
- Heart stent
- Pacemaker surgery
- Stress test
Office and noninvasive testing
- Ambulatory blood-pressure monitoring
Advanced imaging
- Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
- Nuclear cardiac stress imaging
Consultations
- Preventive Cardiology Consultation
Diagnostic testing
- Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET)
- Tilt Table Test
Diagnostics
- Electrophysiology Study (EP Study)
Heart devices
- Biventricular Pacemaker (Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy)
- Implantable Loop Recorder (Cardiac Monitor Implant)
Heart imaging
- Heart CT Scan (Cardiac CT)
Heart procedures
- Heart Fluid Drainage (Pericardiocentesis)
Heart rhythm procedures
- Radiofrequency ablation
Imaging
- Heart Calcium Scan
- Transesophageal Echocardiogram for Kids
Implants
- Defibrillator Implant (ICD)
Recovery & rehabilitation
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Vascular imaging
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Circulation Test (ABI and Arterial Doppler)
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,122 services · 1,048 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance | Procedure | 36482 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel | Procedure | 37252 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel | Procedure | 37253 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Insertion of stent in groin artery, initial vessel | Procedure | 37221 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of plaque and insertion of stents in arteries of leg | Procedure | 37227 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image | Imaging | 75710 |
55 | More often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
214 | More than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | Treatment | 93306 |
156 | Less often than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Insertion of tube in coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | Treatment | 93454 |
85 | More than most peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
82 | As often as other peers in Cardiovascular Disease |
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 cardiologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other cardiologists in Rapid City 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance 7
Providers in SD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Purushottam?
Dr. Purushottam is a cardiologist in Rapid City, SD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Cardiovascular Disease”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Purushottam's address?
Dr. Purushottam is listed at 4150 5Th St, Rapid City, SD 57701. 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. Purushottam?
The number on file is (605) 755-4300. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Purushottam?
Dr. Purushottam's National Provider Identifier is 1982804969. 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. Purushottam train?
Dr. Purushottam attended Other, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Purushottam have?
Dr. Purushottam has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Purushottam perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Purushottam performs procedures including chemical destruction of first incompetent vein of arm or leg using imaging guidance, ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, initial vessel and ultrasound evaluation of blood vessel with review by radiologist, each additional vessel; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes and ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Purushottam's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Purushottam. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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