# Bal R Bhandari, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/bal-bhandari-md-1063473494
NPI: 1063473494
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Bal R Bhandari, MD is a gastroenterology based in Delhi, LA practicing at Hospital Service District No 1a Of The Parish Of Richland State Of La with NPI 1063473494.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Gastroenterology
- Secondary specialties: INTERNAL MEDICINE
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Graduation year: 1987
- NPI: 1063473494 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1063473494))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Hospital Service District No 1a Of The Parish Of Richland State Of La
- Address: 407 Cincinnati St, Delhi, LA, 712323007
- Phone: (318) 878-5171
- Group practice size: 30 members

## CMS quality measures (MIPS)

- Overall MIPS final score: 76.34/100
- Quality category score: 81.19/100
- Improvement Activities score: 40.00/100
- Cost category score: 38.275/100

Source: CMS Quality Payment Program. MIPS scores reflect Medicare provider performance on quality, cost, and care improvement measures.

## Insurance accepted (11 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 12 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 8 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 3 plans
- [BCBS Louisiana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-louisiana) — 2 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Bal R Bhandari, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1063473494).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 65 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $1,057.

Largest disclosed payer: Janssen Biotech, Inc. ($247 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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