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Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (1998)

Professional interests include: ear problems

3055 Independence Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209

(205) 414-1368

Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD is an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). She graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 1998 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD is affiliated with MCCOOL AND BHUTA EAR NOSE AND THROAT SPECIALISTS.

Office Locations

3055 Independence Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

ear wax removal

impacted ear wax removal

In 2023, Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD had a list price for ear wax removal, and impacted ear wax removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Alabama. 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 Volume:

diagnostic procedures

In 2013, Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD performed more diagnostic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Alabama.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL during 2013 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	84
doctor visit	279
ear procedures	84
preventive care	15
vaccines	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	173
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	37
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL during 2014 were ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	82
doctor visit	284
ear procedures	82

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	30
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL during 2015 were ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	96
doctor visit	321
ear procedures	96

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	56
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL during 2016 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	113
doctor visit	364
ear procedures	113
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	192
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	26
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL during 2017 were ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	91
doctor visit	258
ear procedures	91

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	21
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL during 2018 were ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	99
doctor visit	274
ear procedures	99

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	29
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL during 2019 were ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	110
doctor visit	342
ear procedures	110

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	28
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL during 2020 were ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	115
doctor visit	316
ear procedures	115

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	172
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	117
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	28
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL during 2021 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	127
doctor visit	356
ear procedures	177
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	44
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL during 2022 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	112
doctor visit	397
ear procedures	197
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	41
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL during 2023 were ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	115
doctor visit	349
ear procedures	203

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Birmingham, AL were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, preventive care and vaccines.

diagnostic procedures	104
doctor visit	321
ear procedures	124
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	14
preventive care	15
vaccines	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	194
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	61
85 and over	30
Less than 65	19
65 to 74	117

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	12
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 1998. She has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine (1998)

Licensed In: Alabama

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MCCOOL AND BHUTA EAR NOSE AND THROAT SPECIALISTS

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Birmingham, AL.

4.2

Overall Rating

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$2,255 Propel $2,101	SINUVA $154
Optinose US, Inc.	$1,771 Xhance $1,771
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$1,145 FARXIGA $426	BYDUREON $196	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $124	SYMBICORT $93	$305
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$735 NUCALA $563	TRELEGY ELLIPTA $87	SHINGRIX $85
Lilly USA, LLC	$519 TRULICITY $200	MOUNJARO $122	EMGALITY $75	$122
Other	$4,680 XARELTO $330	Vascepa $232	Tresiba $212	Myrbetriq $208	DISEASE STATE $207	Other $3,491

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,208
Travel and Lodging	$1,087
Consulting Fee	$800
Education	$10

Biography

Dr. Tarika Bhuta is a specialist in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). She works in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Bhuta's patients gave her an average rating of 4.0 stars (out of 5). Her clinical interests include ear problems. She graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD in 2020

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD in 2022

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD in 2023

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarika Bhuta, MD From 2013 - 2023

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