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Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD

(Dr. Mahesh Bandara, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology

St. George's University School of Medicine (2001)

9 Healthcare Drive Suite 209
Biddeford, ME 04005

(207) 283-6408

Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD is a pulmonologist in Biddeford, ME specializing in adult pulmonology. He graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD is affiliated with MaineHealth and MaineHealth Maine Medical Center MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization.

Office Locations

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization

9 Healthcare Drive Suite 209
Biddeford, ME 04005

(207) 283-6408

(207) 294-3558

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Maine.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

pulmonary function test

pulmonary testing

In 2023, Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD had a list price for pulmonary function test (PFT), and pulmonary testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Maine. 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:

lung diffusion capacity test

In 2012, Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD had a list price for lung diffusion capacity test (DLCO) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Maine. 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. Mahesh Bandara, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Biddeford, ME during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	36
doctor visit	936
hospital care	408
inpatient care	408
minimally invasive procedures	15
pulmonary testing	87

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Biddeford, ME during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	965
hospital care	295
inpatient care	295
pulmonary testing	137

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	414

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	714
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	83
Less than 65	200

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Biddeford, ME during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	13
doctor visit	898
hospital care	358
inpatient care	358
pulmonary testing	300

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	390
Female	457

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	826
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	243
85 and over	82
Less than 65	217

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Biddeford, ME during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	12
doctor visit	765
hospital care	339
inpatient care	339
pulmonary testing	192

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	712
Female	874

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1556
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	564
From 75 to 84	442
85 and over	188
Less than 65	392

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	44
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	55
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Biddeford, ME during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	12
doctor visit	626
hospital care	224
inpatient care	224
pulmonary testing	210

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	391

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	685
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	95
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	64
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Biddeford, ME during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	16
doctor visit	601
hospital care	616
inpatient care	616
pulmonary testing	130

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	343
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	721
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	194
85 and over	103
Less than 65	196

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	37
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Biddeford, ME during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	21
doctor visit	630
hospital care	687
inpatient care	687
pulmonary testing	167

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	375
Female	404

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	755
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	125
Less than 65	168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD in 2018

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Biddeford, ME during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	16
doctor visit	635
hospital care	561
inpatient care	561
pulmonary testing	134

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	337
Female	367

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	681
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	103
Less than 65	161

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Biddeford, ME during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	352
hospital care	440
inpatient care	440
pulmonary testing	48

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	239
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	487
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	70
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD in 2020

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Biddeford, ME during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	372
hospital care	359
inpatient care	359
pulmonary testing	49

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	449
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	57
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Biddeford, ME during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	312
hospital care	487
inpatient care	487
pulmonary testing	28

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	225

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	409
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	68
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	40
Dementia	12
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Biddeford, ME during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care and pulmonary testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	307
hospital care	286
inpatient care	286
pulmonary testing	19

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	61
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Biddeford, ME were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and bronchoscopy.

bronchoscopy	18
doctor visit	616
hospital care	421
inpatient care	421
minimally invasive procedures	15
pulmonary testing	125

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD.

**Gender**
Female	353
Male	304

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	638
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	190
85 and over	86
Less than 65	154
65 to 74	226

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	24
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at Creighton University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Internal Medicine and has a state license in Nebraska.

Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine (2001)

Residency: Creighton University Affiliated Hospitals (2005)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Internal Medicine (2005)

Licensed In: Nebraska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MaineHealth

MaineHealth Maine Medical Center MaineHealth Accountable Care Organization

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$1,472 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $601	NUCALA $172	BREO $164	ANORO $160	ANORO ELLIPTA $98	Other $278
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$667 SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $185	OFEV $180	Spiriva $122	COMBIVENT RESPIMAT $65	STIOLTO $46	Other $67
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$366 SYMBICORT $225	DALIRESP $63	FASENRA $61	TUDORZA $5	$12
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$162 XOLAIR $150	ARCAPTA NEOHALER $12
Mylan Specialty L.P.	$153 EpiPen $114	Perforomist $39
Other	$1,006 Xyrem $115	XOLAIR $107	Prolastin-C $90	High Frequency Chest Compression Device $87	DALIRESP $76	Other $530

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,737
Education	$90

Research Payments

Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD has received 12 research payments totaling $52,957.

Biography

Dr. Mahesh Bandara, who practices in Biddeford, ME, is a medical specialist in hospital medicine (hospitalist) and adult pulmonology. After completing medical school at St. George's University School of Medicine, Dr. Bandara performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Creighton University. He is professionally affiliated with MaineHealth.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD in 2020

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mahesh Bandara, MD From 2012 - 2023

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