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Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD

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(Dr. Nehal Kireet Bhatt, M.D.)

(919 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine and Adult Critical Care

Ross University School of Medicine (2001)

Professional interests include: sleep disorders, lung issues, intensive care

3320 Old Jefferson Road Building 200
Athens, GA 30607

(706) 549-5560

Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD is a pulmonologist in Athens, GA specializing in adult pulmonology, sleep medicine and adult critical care. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2001 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD is affiliated with St. Mary's Health Care System, Piedmont Healthcare and ATHENS PULMONARY AND ALLERGY, P.C..

Office Locations

Piedmont Healthcare

3320 Old Jefferson Road Building 200
Athens, GA 30607

(706) 549-5560

(706) 543-2593

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Some issues Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD can help you with:

Lung Issues

Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.

Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.

Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.

Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

exhaled nitric oxide test

In 2023, Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD had a list price for exhaled nitric oxide (eNO) test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Georgia. 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 10%

By Volume:

pulmonary testing

In 2023, Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD performed more pulmonary testing procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Georgia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

pulmonary testing

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Georgia, Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for pulmonary testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	63
bronchoscopy	11
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	504
hospital care	815
inpatient care	815
minimally invasive procedures	11
preventive care	17
pulmonary testing	299
sleep study	140
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12
vaccines	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA during 2013 were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	46
aspiration	19
bronchoscopy	47
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	605
hospital care	783
inpatient care	783
minimally invasive procedures	47
minor procedures	19
preventive care	12
pulmonary testing	352
sleep study	103
vaccines	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	399
Female	458

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	722
Black	123
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	343
From 75 to 84	266
85 and over	76
Less than 65	172

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	47
bronchoscopy	11
doctor visit	683
hospital care	743
inpatient care	743
minimally invasive procedures	11
preventive care	21
pulmonary testing	402
sleep study	127
vaccines	21

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	451
Female	459

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	776
Black	113
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	346
From 75 to 84	278
85 and over	91
Less than 65	195

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	52
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	52
aspiration	11
bronchoscopy	11
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	680
hospital care	773
inpatient care	773
minimally invasive procedures	11
minor procedures	11
pulmonary testing	465
sleep study	221

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1006
Female	1096

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1784
Black	268
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	894
From 75 to 84	608
85 and over	174
Less than 65	426

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	20
doctor visit	646
hospital care	648
inpatient care	648
preventive care	20
pulmonary testing	402
sleep study	179
vaccines	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	475
Female	492

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	837
Black	111
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	423
From 75 to 84	282
85 and over	97
Less than 65	165

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	51
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	41
Dementia	16
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	47
doctor visit	731
hospital care	614
inpatient care	614
pulmonary testing	524
sleep study	163

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	477
Female	507

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	831
Black	122
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	439
From 75 to 84	271
85 and over	85
Less than 65	189

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	24
doctor visit	679
hospital care	610
inpatient care	610
pulmonary testing	526
sleep study	75

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	407
Female	446

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	733
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	357
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	76
Less than 65	152

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	42
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	37
doctor visit	681
hospital care	583
inpatient care	583
pulmonary testing	497
sleep study	110
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	12

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	459
Female	400

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	763
Black	76
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	378
From 75 to 84	271
85 and over	71
Less than 65	139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	29
catheterization	11
doctor visit	611
hospital care	390
inpatient care	390
pulmonary testing	333
sleep study	92
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	455
Female	379

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	714
Black	92
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	369
From 75 to 84	272
85 and over	67
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA during 2021 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	27
doctor visit	717
hospital care	244
inpatient care	244
pulmonary testing	437
sleep study	111

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	455
Female	431

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	768
Black	78
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	409
From 75 to 84	304
85 and over	42
Less than 65	131

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA during 2022 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	712
hospital care	189
inpatient care	189
pulmonary testing	463
sleep study	60

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	398
Female	365

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	662
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	344
From 75 to 84	259
85 and over	60
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	41
Dementia	7
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Athens, GA were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

airway management	39
aspiration	15
bronchoscopy	20
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	659
hospital care	581
inpatient care	581
minimally invasive procedures	20
minor procedures	15
preventive care	17
pulmonary testing	427
sleep study	125
tracheal (windpipe) procedures	11
vaccines	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD.

**Gender**
Male	452
Female	457

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	104
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	780
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	279
85 and over	76
Less than 65	163
65 to 74	391

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	17
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	20
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Education & Training

Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2001. He completed residency at University of Illinois Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine (2001)

Residency: University of Illinois Affiliated Hospitals (2004)

Board Certification: Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Disease, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (2007)

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

St. Mary's Health Care System

Piedmont Healthcare

ATHENS PULMONARY AND ALLERGY, P.C.

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. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Blue California, Anthem, Beech Street, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Kaiser Permanente, LifeWell Health Plans, Sonder, Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign), VA Community Care Network - Optum, Ambetter (including Core & Select) and Georgia Health Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Blue California

Anthem

Beech Street

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Kaiser Permanente

LifeWell Health Plans

Sonder

Pruitt Health Premier (AllyAlign)

VA Community Care Network - Optum

Ambetter (including Core & Select)

Georgia Health Advantage

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 919 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nehal K. Bhatt, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Athens, GA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$285,968 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $97,686	AREXVY $81,608	NUCALA $20,002	BREO $13,746	ANORO $9,554	Other $63,373
United Therapeutics Corporation	$31,234 ORENITRAM $11,337	REMODULIN $8,728	None $5,982	TYVASO $729	$4,459
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$28,379 OFEV $5,640	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $5,615	STIOLTO $5,589	Spiriva $1,872	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $1,289	Other $8,374
Gilead Sciences Inc	$21,633 Letairis $14,076	$7,556
Lung Biotechnology Corp	$5,213 ORENITRAM $3,099	ADCIRCA $2,105	TYVASO $9
Other	$2,400 Arikayce $332	UPTRAVI $270	Da Vinci Surgical System $168	Prolastin-C Liquid $156	Wakix $123	Other $1,352

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$325,159
Travel and Lodging	$35,770
Food and Beverage	$8,887
Consulting Fee	$4,467
Education	$544

Biography

Dr. Nehal Bhatt's areas of specialization are adult critical care, sleep medicine, and adult pulmonology; he sees patients in Athens, GA. Clinical interests for Dr. Bhatt include sleep disorders, intensive care, and internal medicine. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. Dr. Bhatt appears to be in-network for Amerigroup, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin and a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois, Dr. Bhatt attended medical school at Ross University School of Medicine. His professional affiliations include Piedmont Healthcare and St. Mary's Health Care System. Piedmont Healthcare reports that Dr. Bhatt is accepting new patients at his office in Athens, GA.