Kunjan A Bhatt, MD
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Kunjan A Bhatt is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology specialist based in Austin, TX with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ADVANCED HEART FAILURE AND TRANSPLANT CARDIOLOGY
With over 25 years in internal medicine, Kunjan a Bhatt, MD is a long-established advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology specialist in Austin. Trained at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (class of 2001), he has been practicing for over 25 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart. CMS MIPS quality score: 98.68/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 96% of MIPS-scored doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1578dNPPES updated 2022-01-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Texas Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3801 N Lamar Blvd Suite 300, Austin, TX 78756-4080
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 96% of doctors in Texas on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202398.68/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.1 pts)
Top 4% of MIPS-scored doctors in TexasHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better73.3%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
771
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
629
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,558
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4.74M
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Ischemic Heart 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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — 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 (+48%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+37%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — 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 (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$28.5k received from industry
143 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 2024, attributed to Kunjan a Bhatt's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2001
Suny Downstate Health Sciences University
Board certified · Nov 28, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
25 years in practice
Experienced
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.
Taxonomy: 207RA0001X
Education & Training
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center (Class of 2001)
Mailing address
7800 Shoal Creek Blvd Ste 205n Austin Heart Pllc, Austin, TX 78757-1016
Differs from practice location
Virtual Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Care With Kunjan a Bhatt
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kunjan a Bhatt for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Austin 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 Kunjan a Bhatt
NPI records show Dr. Bhatt as active with telehealth listed in Austin, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (512) 458-1006.
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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Contact Kunjan a Bhatt
Practice Location
3801 N Lamar Blvd Suite 300, Austin, TX 78756-4080
Mailing Address
7800 Shoal Creek Blvd Ste 205n Austin Heart Pllc, Austin, TX 78757-1016
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