Physician Profile
Tarika Bhuta, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bhuta
Tarika Bhuta, M.D. practices otolaryngology (ent) in Birmingham, AL. Tarika is a 1998 graduate of University of Alabama School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Tarika provided 1,258 services to 587 patients. The services billed most often include injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (205) 414-1368
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3055 INDEPENDENCE DR
Birmingham, AL 35209
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,258 services · 587 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
70 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
80 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test | Treatment | 92557 |
71 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
63 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | Drug given | J1100 |
507 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
53 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
215 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
90 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
39 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other otolaryngology specialists in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1998 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Tarika Bhuta?
Tarika Bhuta is an otolaryngology (ent) in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Tarika Bhuta's address?
Tarika Bhuta is listed at 3055 Independence Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Tarika Bhuta?
The number on file is (205) 414-1368. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Tarika Bhuta?
Tarika Bhuta's National Provider Identifier is 1841265071. 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 Tarika Bhuta train?
Tarika Bhuta attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Tarika Bhuta have?
Tarika Bhuta has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Tarika Bhuta perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Tarika Bhuta performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax and diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Tarika Bhuta's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Tarika Bhuta. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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