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Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD

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(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology and Adult Cardiology

3327 Research Place Suite 310
San Antonio, TX 78235

(830) 256-8920

Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD is an interventional cardiologist in San Antonio, TX specializing in interventional cardiology and adult cardiology. Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD is affiliated with BHS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC.

Office Locations

3327 Research Place Suite 310
San Antonio, TX 78235

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7719 IH-35 Access Road Suite 212
San Antonio, TX 78224

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215 East Quincy Street Suite 604
San Antonio, TX 78215

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, 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. Vikas Bhalla, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

myocardial perfusion SPECT

SPECT scan

In 2023, Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD had a list price for myocardial perfusion SPECT, and SPECT scan that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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:

cardiac stress testing

nuclear scan

nuclear stress test

stress testing

In 2013, Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD had a list price for cardiac (heart) stress testing, nuclear scan, nuclear stress test (myocardial perfusion imaging), and stress testing that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in San Antonio, TX during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	34
inpatient care	34

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in San Antonio, TX during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	21
doctor visit	29
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	604
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	43
Less than 65	254

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	46
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in San Antonio, TX during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	184
doctor visit	122
hospital care	203
inpatient care	203
nuclear scan	12
stress testing	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	172

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1144
Female	1190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2083
Black	186
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	879
From 75 to 84	511
85 and over	169
Less than 65	775

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	49
Dementia	21
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in San Antonio, TX during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	148
doctor visit	108
hospital care	156
inpatient care	156
nuclear scan	15
stress testing	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	110

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2602
Female	2573

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4670
Black	373
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	59
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1951
From 75 to 84	1127
85 and over	423
Less than 65	1674

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	47
Dementia	23
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in San Antonio, TX during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	157
inpatient care	157

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	164

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	29
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	52
Dementia	25
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in San Antonio, TX during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	34
cardiac procedures	244
catheterization	65
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	84
hospital care	966
inpatient care	966
minimally invasive procedures	76
nuclear scan	18
stent placement (stenting)	17
stress testing	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	139
vascular procedures	25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	152
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	48
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	28
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	62
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in San Antonio, TX during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD for Medicare patients.

angioplasty	38
cardiac procedures	395
catheterization	73
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	216
hospital care	1792
inpatient care	1792
minimally invasive procedures	85
nuclear scan	25
stent placement (stenting)	19
stress testing	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	273
vascular procedures	28

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	189
Black	0
Hispanic	226
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	93
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	64
Dementia	24
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in San Antonio, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

angioplasty	36
cardiac procedures	198
catheterization	69
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	111
hospital care	482
inpatient care	482
minimally invasive procedures	80
nuclear scan	17
stent placement (stenting)	18
stress testing	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	143
vascular procedures	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD.

**Gender**
Male	660
Female	662

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	89
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1136
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	64
Other	12

**Age**
75 to 84	300
85 and over	115
Less than 65	414
65 to 74	496

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

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

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	50
Atrial Fibrillation	27
Cancer	11
Dementia	18

Education & Training

He has a state license in Kentucky.

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

BHS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.25 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Vikas Bhalla, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Antonio, TX.

4.25

Overall Rating

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-06-21

Patient verified via Press Ganey

The provider was not informative and his immediate appeared apprehensive I left without a full understanding of my heart situation!!

Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-08-18

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Good but wish he could hear more about my condition

Overall Rating: 4.0 2025-10-06

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Good understanding and awareness

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-04

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I love him

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$52,035 EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 TRANSCATHETER HEART VALVE (THV) $2,377	Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra Transcatheter Heart Valve $1,707	SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA $191	Minimally Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring $16	$47,745
Abbott Laboratories	$10,075 MitraClip System $277	Optis Coronary Imaging System $168	MitraClip $128	Hi-Torque Balance guide wires $121	THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $121	Other $9,260
ABIOMED	$2,590 Impella $2,590
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,218 SYNERGY $249	WATCHMAN FLX $144	Tachy System $142	GENERAL - STENTS $122	GENERAL ATHERECTOMY $114	Other $447
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$678 BRILINTA $678
Other	$3,537 EKOSONIC $529	SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER $499	LifeVest $453	Indigo System $240	SavvyWire $212	Other $1,604

**Types of Payments**
Grant	$55,585
Food and Beverage	$10,304
Travel and Lodging	$2,427
Consulting Fee	$1,590
Education	$228

Biography

Dr. Vikas Bhalla is a San Antonio, TX physician who specializes in adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. He is professionally affiliated with Northeast Baptist Hospital and Baptist Medical Network. Dr. Bhalla attended All India Institute of Medical Sciences for medical school and subsequently trained at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center for residency. He has an open panel in San Antonio, TX according to Doctor.com.