Rajiv H Bhuva, M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Rajiv H Bhuva is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Azusa, CA with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Rajiv H Bhuva, M.D. in person in Azusa or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 28+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Azusa area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 56% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 38% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
677 E Tangerine St, Azusa, CA 91702-6868
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 = better0.07%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.07% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.4%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
465
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
1,089
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
16,448
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.07M
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — 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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
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%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
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.
Board certified · Jun 12, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
28 years in practice
Experienced
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Rajiv H Bhuva
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rajiv H Bhuva for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Azusa 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 Rajiv H Bhuva
Dr. Bhuva is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Azusa, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (626) 210-1117.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Rajiv H Bhuva
Practice Location
677 E Tangerine St, Azusa, CA 91702-6868
Mailing Address
677 E Tangerine St, Azusa, CA 91702-6868
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