Hamid Mukhtar, MD
Hamid Mukhtar, MD has practiced hospitalist for 22+ years, working in independent practice. With 22+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Bethlehem area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 17% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Uses generic medications more than 31% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 959dNPPES updated 2023-09-20 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2649 Schoenersville Rd Ste 100, Bethlehem, PA 18017-7326
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.52%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.6 pts)
4.52% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.3%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
429
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
157
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
332
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $44k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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.
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$86 received from industry
6 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
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 2018, attributed to Hamid Mukhtar's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.52 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 19, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
22 years in practice
Experienced
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Taxonomy: 208M00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 783311, Philadelphia, PA 19178-3311
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospitalist Care With Hamid Mukhtar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Hamid Mukhtar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Bethlehem 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 Hamid Mukhtar
NPI records show Dr. Mukhtar as active with telehealth listed in Bethlehem, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (484) 884-8110.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Hamid Mukhtar
Practice Location
2649 Schoenersville Rd Ste 100, Bethlehem, PA 18017-7326
Mailing Address
Po Box 783311, Philadelphia, PA 19178-3311
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