Procedure Volume Patient Data Patient Conditions Reviews General Payments Back to Top

Home > MD Providers

Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD

Accepting New Patients

(978 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1998)

Professional interests include: esophageal cancer, Crohn's disease, esophageal dilation, and more.

201 E University Parkway 33rd St. Professional Building, Suite 233
Baltimore, MD 21218

(443) 782-7640

Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD is a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD is affiliated with MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital and MedStar Health.

Office Locations

201 E University Parkway 33rd St. Professional Building, Suite 233
Baltimore, MD 21218

open_in_new

MedStar Health

5601 Loch Raven Boulevard Russell Morgan Building 3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21239

(443) 782-7640

(443) 444-4371

open_in_new

1300-B Bellona Avenue Suite B
Lutherville, MD 21093

open_in_new

MedStar Health

12 MedStar Boulevard Suite 170
Bel Air, MD 21015

(410) 877-8081

open_in_new

Some issues Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Enteroscopy

Enteroscopy visually examines the small bowel and identifies such issues as bleeding, tumors, polyps, ulcers, and swollen lymph nodes. Common reasons this exam may be ordered are abnormal X-ray results and unexplained diarrhea.

Enteroscopies may be used alone or in combination with other procedures. For example, if a doctor suspects malignancy (cancer) in the small bowel, she may use an enteroscope to take a sample of tissue from the small bowel and have it examined in a laboratory. If there is a blockage in the small intestine that cannot be surgically removed, an enteroscopy-guided stent placement may help relieve some of the symptoms associated with the obstruction. Enteroscopes may also be used to treat intestinal bleeding and remove abnormal growths like tumors and polyps, as well as foreign objects that might have found their way into the small bowel.

There are several ways to perform an enteroscopy:

Push enteroscopy involves the use of a long tube with a camera, called an enteroscope. Depending on the location of the problem, the enteroscope is either passed through the mouth or rectum. This technique is often used to detect and stop bleeding in the upper small intestine.
Balloon enteroscopy uses scopes that have tiny balloons at the tip. The balloons inflate and deflate to help make the passage of the scope into the small bowel easier. This method is used when there is a need to access and treat certain parts of the small intestine that push enteroscopy cannot reach.
Capsule enteroscopy involves swallowing a capsule with a tiny camera inside it. As the capsule travels through the small intestine, the camera records and sends images that are then downloaded and analyzed by the doctor. The capsule eventually leaves the body during bowel movement. If the doctor needs to visualize the entire small intestine, capsule enteroscopy is the only option. The only drawback to this technique is that it cannot be combined with any treatment.

Enteroscopy is typically performed at the doctor's office and takes about 20 to 30 minutes, but may take longer if combined with another procedure. Patients may have a sore throat for a few hours if the scope was inserted through the mouth. Normal activities may be resumed about 24 hours following enteroscopy.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

balloon dilation

capsule endoscopy

EGD with dilation

EGD with esophageal dilation

endoscopic esophageal dilation

esophageal balloon dilation

upper endoscopy with dilation

upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation

In 2023, Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD had a list price for balloon dilation, capsule endoscopy, EGD with dilation, EGD with esophageal dilation, endoscopic esophageal dilation, esophageal balloon dilation, upper endoscopy with dilation, and upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Maryland. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

esophageal dilation

In 2012, Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD had a list price for esophageal dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	13
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	121
doctor visit	190
gastrointestinal procedures	230
hospital care	159
inpatient care	159
minimally invasive procedures	245
preventive care	52
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	121

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	11
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	127
doctor visit	303
gastrointestinal procedures	286
hospital care	245
inpatient care	232
minimally invasive procedures	309
outpatient care	13
preventive care	80
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	127

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	304
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	46
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	52
Dementia	20
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	160
doctor visit	286
gastrointestinal procedures	312
hospital care	206
inpatient care	206
minimally invasive procedures	323
preventive care	67
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	160

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	319
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	51
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	48
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	16
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	147
doctor visit	330
gastrointestinal procedures	319
hospital care	220
inpatient care	220
minimally invasive procedures	334
preventive care	91
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	147

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	446
Female	602

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	688
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	396
From 75 to 84	246
85 and over	104
Less than 65	302

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	51
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	192
doctor visit	314
gastrointestinal procedures	335
hospital care	249
inpatient care	237
minimally invasive procedures	350
outpatient care	12
preventive care	72
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	192

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	314

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	373
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	60
Less than 65	147

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	50
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	184
doctor visit	295
gastrointestinal procedures	362
hospital care	234
inpatient care	234
minimally invasive procedures	385
preventive care	83
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	184

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	352
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	189
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	50
Less than 65	146

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	52
Dementia	20
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	18
diagnostic procedures	183
doctor visit	365
esophageal dilation	18
gastrointestinal procedures	324
hospital care	276
inpatient care	276
minimally invasive procedures	361
preventive care	58
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	183

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	357
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	47
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	52
Dementia	20
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	17
diagnostic procedures	196
doctor visit	423
esophageal dilation	17
gastrointestinal procedures	319
hospital care	118
inpatient care	118
minimally invasive procedures	335
preventive care	47
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	196

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	315
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	44
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	49
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	206
doctor visit	246
gastrointestinal procedures	280
hospital care	116
inpatient care	116
minimally invasive procedures	293
preventive care	35
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	206

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	213
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	279
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	49
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	49
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	316
doctor visit	387
gastrointestinal procedures	396
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66
minimally invasive procedures	409
preventive care	53
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	316

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	365

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	310
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	138
85 and over	34
Less than 65	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	45
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	261
doctor visit	277
gastrointestinal procedures	338
hospital care	67
inpatient care	67
minimally invasive procedures	338
preventive care	54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	261

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	257
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	240
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	31
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	44
Dementia	9
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

anastomosis	13
balloon dilation	17
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	190
doctor visit	310
esophageal dilation	17
gastrointestinal procedures	318
hospital care	177
inpatient care	175
minimally invasive procedures	334
outpatient care	12
preventive care	62
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	190

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD.

**Gender**
Female	298
Male	211

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	323
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	166
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	46
75 to 84	118
Less than 65	128
65 to 74	216

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1998. He completed residency at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the internal medicine and gastroenterology and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1998)

Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals (2001)

Board Certification: internal medicine and gastroenterology

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

MedStar Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), Medicare Direct, OCI Direct (HMO), Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), Aetna Better Health of Virginia, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open EPO Plus, IH-Open POS Plus, Core Essential (HMO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Choice POS II Open Access, Employee Health Plan, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, Aetna Classic 3500 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

CareFirst EPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

Medicare Direct

OCI Direct (HMO)

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

OA Plus

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

IH-Network Only Plus

IH-POS

Aetna Classic 5000

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

Health Services for Children with Special Needs

Choice POS II

CareFirst Blue Card Program

Choice Fund PPO

IH-EPO Plus

Aetna VA Exchange

Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)

Aetna Better Health of Virginia

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced

Aetna Worker's Compensation Network

Options PPO Cardiac Global

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan

Aetna Advantage 5750

IH-Open HMO Option

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

Aetna Basic

CareFirst FEP Blue Focus

Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

IH-Open EPO Plus

IH-Open POS Plus

Core Essential (HMO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO

Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network

MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global

CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO

Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)

IH-Open HMO

Aetna Advantage 6350

Erickson Advantage Plans

M.D. IPA (HMO)

POS OA

Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)

Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)

IH-Open POS II

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO

Aetna Classic 5000PD

CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna Student Health Insurance

Private Health Care Systems (PPO)

Choice POS

Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account

IH-Indemnity

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)

United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans

IH-HMO

IH-Open Network Only Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO

Medicare FFS

Maryland Physicians Care MCO

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Advantra Platinum (PPO)

Aetna Better Health of Maryland

BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)

Choice POS II Open Access

Employee Health Plan

Navigate

Police and Fire Clinic

Network OA

Aetna Classic 3500

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 978 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Baltimore, MD.

4.8

Overall Rating

(978 Ratings)

Leave a Review

Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-10

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Bhatia was very attentive to my concerns. He is kind and offered evidence based suggestions to guide my care. I appreciate the time he took to listen and explain his suggestions and rationale for the treatment he is prescribing.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-24

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Excellent care provided! Dr. Bhatia made me feel comfortable, excellent care time provided answer my questions. I was so impress time he spent informing me about symptoms experiencing! I thank him for his time/care.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Bhatia displayed a very kind demeanor. He listened patiently, allowed questions and explained what would happen going forward as well as what to expect.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-14

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Bhatia is one of the kindest doctors I have ever met. He truly listened to my concerns and treated me like a human being. I wish he could be my PCP.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-03

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Bhatia is very compassionate and thorough in addressing my concerns. I have recommended him to family and friends

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-30

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr Bhatia is an outstanding doctor. Very caring and a great listener. I highly recommend him!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-16

Patient verified via Press Ganey

This was my first time meeting Dr. Bhatia, was very impressed. he listened to me.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-08-23

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Good suggestion's to start with

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-01-17

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Excellent, caring physician

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-26

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Anytime, great care given.

To see all 978 reviews for Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD, view their full profile.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Abhijit S. Bhatia, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$75 Rinvoq $40	Mavyret $20	Humira $15
AbbVie, Inc.	$67 Humira $67
Digirad Corporation	$44 $44
Celgene Corporation	$28 Abraxane $28
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$24 STELARA $24
Other	$36 COMIRNATY $21	YERVOY $15

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$230
Gift	$44

Biography

Dr. Abhijit Bhatia's specialty is adult gastroenterology. Dr. Bhatia has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. These areas are among his clinical interests: myocarditis, achalasia, and celiac disease. He appears to be in-network for Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Bhatia graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He is professionally affiliated with MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital and MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Bel Air, MD.