Arun Bhandari, MD

Hematology & Oncology

Internal Medicine

Arun Bhandari is a Hematology & Oncology specialist based in Annapolis, MD with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(410) 573-0090Annapolis, MD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Arun Bhandari, MD has been part of the Annapolis medical community since 2005 in group practice. With 33+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Annapolis area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.4/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 19% of reporting doctors in Maryland
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 42% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 109 Internal Medicine providers in MDSee all Internal Medicine in Annapolis33+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Recent · 65dNPPES updated 2026-03-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians

Contact & Location

Practice Location

129 Lubrano Dr Ste- 201, Annapolis, MD 21401-7564

Fax: (410) 573-0097
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Maryland, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

MIPS Score

2023

77.4/100

Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.2 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

3.7%

Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.4 pts)

3.7% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

66.5%

Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-16.3 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

799

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

97

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

540

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2.51M

Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+3%)52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+2%)32%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+7%)28%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-5%)27%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+9%)27%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$14.0k received from industry

77 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Arun Bhandari's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Mar 18, 2026

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 33 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineHematology & Oncology in AnnapolisAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.

Taxonomy: 207RH0003X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

129 Lubrano Dr Ste 201, Annapolis, MD 21401-7567

Differs from practice location

Virtual Hematology & Oncology Care With Arun Bhandari

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Arun Bhandari for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Annapolis required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Arun Bhandari

NPI records show Dr. Bhandari as active with telehealth listed in Annapolis, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (410) 573-0090.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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