Quick answers
- Does Bharat Bhushan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bharat Bhushan accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Bharat Bhushan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 469 Original Medicare patients and 507 services for Bharat Bhushan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bharat Bhushan's NPI number?
- 1144464884. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Bharat Bhushan, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 469 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 507 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)360 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)123 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes54%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease52%
- Chronic kidney disease47%
Hospitals where Bharat Bhushan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bharat Bhushan at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- BSA HospitalAmarillo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450231
- Cary Medical CenterCaribou, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200031
- HCA Houston Healthcare ConroeConroe, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · CCN 450222
- Northwestern Medical Center IncSaint Albans, VT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 470024
- University Medical CenterLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450686
Practice locations
Addresses where Bharat Bhushan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 11011 Slide RdLubbock, TX 79424 (806) 775‑8200
- 1139 E Sonterra BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 638‑2000
- 133 Fairfield StSaint Albans, VT 05478 (802) 524‑8852
- 1600 Wallace BlvdAmarillo, TX 79106 (806) 212‑2129
- 163 Van Buren RdCaribou, ME 04736 (207) 498‑6921
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bharat Bhushan as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hospital Medicine Services of TX, PLLC378 clinicians in the group
- BSA Physicians Group Inc122 clinicians in the group
- Northwestern Medical Center Inc108 clinicians in the group
- Pines Health Services56 clinicians in the group
- Lubbock County Hospital District51 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hospitalists in Lubbock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lubbock, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hospital Medicine Services of TX, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1987 (39 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144464884 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians