Kavitha Bhat Schelbert
Kavitha Bhat Schelbert is a Family Medicine specialist based in Blawnox, PA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kavitha Bhat Schelbert has been part of the Blawnox medical community since 2005 in group practice. A Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School graduate since 1994, she brings 32+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 90.64/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Uses generic medications more than 63% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
- Federal MIPS score higher than 69% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
121 Freeport Rd Suite 100, Ridc Office, Blawnox, PA 15238-3485
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Pennsylvania, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202390.64/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in PennsylvaniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.53%
Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)
2.53% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.8%
Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in PennsylvaniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
101
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
423
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,020
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $443k
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (Class of 1994)
Mailing address
2 Hot Metal St Quantum One, Suite 001, Pittsburgh, PA 15203-2348
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Kavitha Bhat Schelbert
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kavitha Bhat Schelbert for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Blawnox 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 Kavitha Bhat Schelbert
NPI records show Dr. Bhat Schelbert as active with telehealth listed in Blawnox, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (412) 781-1917.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kavitha Bhat Schelbert
Practice Location
121 Freeport Rd Suite 100, Ridc Office, Blawnox, PA 15238-3485
Mailing Address
2 Hot Metal St Quantum One, Suite 001, Pittsburgh, PA 15203-2348
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