Bhushit S Dixit, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Bhushit S Dixit is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Columbus, GA with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(706) 327-5066Columbus, GA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 45 years in psychiatry & neurology, Bhushit S Dixit, MD is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Columbus. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 45 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have depression, anxiety, and mood disorders. CMS MIPS quality score: 94.1/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 95% of reporting doctors in Georgia
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 87% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 234 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in GASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Columbus45+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 6894dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Georgia Composite Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

700 Center Street Ste 202, Columbus, GA 31901-1573

Fax: (706) 327-0081
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 87% of doctors in Georgia on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

94.1/100

Georgia avg: 87.5 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)

Better than 87% of MIPS-scored doctors in Georgia

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

97.2%

Georgia avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.4 pts)

Top 5% of reporting doctors in Georgia

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

Medicare Patients

287

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

368

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

7,981

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $593k

Percentile rankings compared against 2,210 reporting peers in Georgia.

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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.

Depression
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+2%)72%

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

US avg: 70.2%

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

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

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
Higher than avg (+4%)38%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)28%

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

US avg: 29.6%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$129 received from industry

6 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Bhushit S Dixit's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. 45 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Bhushit S Dixit

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Bhushit S Dixit for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Columbus 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 Bhushit S Dixit

NPI records show Dr. Dixit as active with telehealth listed in Columbus, GA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (706) 327-5066.

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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