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Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD

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Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

L.T. Municipal Medical College

Professional interests include: herniated disc, ankle problems, neck pain, and more.

14 Research Place
Chelmsford, MA 01863

(978) 454-0706

Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD is a physiatrist in Chelmsford, MA specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from L.T. Municipal Medical College. Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD is affiliated with Tufts Medicine.

Office Locations

Tufts Medicine

14 Research Place
Chelmsford, MA 01863

(978) 454-0706

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Some issues Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

selective nerve root block

spinal procedures

spine X-ray

subarachnoid block with local anesthetic

transforaminal epidural steroid injection

X-rays

By Affordability:

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD performed more injections, nerve block, pain management, pelvis X-ray, selective nerve root block (SNRB), spinal procedures, spine X-ray, subarachnoid block with local anesthetic (numbing medicine), transforaminal epidural steroid injection, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for pelvis X-ray, spine imaging, spine X-ray, and X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

neck X-ray

In 2023, Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD had a list price for neck X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. 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:

major joint aspiration

In 2012, Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD performed more major joint aspiration procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD treated as a physiatrist in Chelmsford, MA during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
doctor visit	2027
hip imaging	78
hospital care	29
injections	1079
inpatient care	29
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	46
musculoskeletal imaging	78
nerve block	946
pain management	998
pelvic imaging	94
spinal procedures	2163
X-rays	1291

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD treated as a physiatrist in Chelmsford, MA during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	29
doctor visit	2220
hip imaging	61
hospital care	22
injections	1153
inpatient care	22
minimally invasive procedures	25
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	17
musculoskeletal imaging	61
nerve block	990
nerve procedures	25
pain management	1061
pelvic imaging	97
spinal procedures	2353
X-rays	1458

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	347
Female	673

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	853
Black	0
Hispanic	112
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	393
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	100
Less than 65	295

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	36
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD treated as a physiatrist in Chelmsford, MA during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	57
doctor visit	2170
hip imaging	56
injections	1256
minimally invasive procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	56
nerve block	1031
nerve procedures	23
pain management	1130
pelvic imaging	73
spinal procedures	2315
X-rays	1350

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	381
Female	691

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	895
Black	15
Hispanic	104
Asian	46
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	424
From 75 to 84	251
85 and over	103
Less than 65	294

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD treated as a physiatrist in Chelmsford, MA during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, injections and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	78
doctor visit	2086
hip imaging	64
injections	1329
musculoskeletal imaging	64
nerve block	1113
pain management	1172
pelvic imaging	57
spinal procedures	2456
X-rays	1405

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	752
Female	1378

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1800
Black	0
Hispanic	202
Asian	82
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	876
From 75 to 84	518
85 and over	162
Less than 65	574

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD treated as a physiatrist in Chelmsford, MA during 2016 were spinal procedures, injections, X-rays and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	130
doctor visit	2183
injections	1561
nerve block	1297
pain management	1354
pelvic imaging	51
spinal procedures	2782
X-rays	1479

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	388
Female	762

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	957
Black	0
Hispanic	106
Asian	57
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	509
From 75 to 84	283
85 and over	77
Less than 65	281

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD treated as a physiatrist in Chelmsford, MA during 2017 were spinal procedures, injections, X-rays and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	152
doctor visit	2517
injections	1716
nerve block	1433
pain management	1479
pelvic imaging	109
spinal procedures	2902
X-rays	1532

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	422
Female	828

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1052
Black	13
Hispanic	108
Asian	58
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	546
From 75 to 84	324
85 and over	98
Less than 65	282

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD treated as a physiatrist in Chelmsford, MA during 2018 were spinal procedures, injections, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	134
doctor visit	2709
injections	1733
nerve block	1450
pain management	1524
pelvic imaging	75
spinal procedures	2694
X-rays	1268

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	458
Female	841

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1113
Black	0
Hispanic	94
Asian	59
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	541
From 75 to 84	379
85 and over	114
Less than 65	265

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD treated as a physiatrist in Chelmsford, MA during 2019 were spinal procedures, injections, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	65
doctor visit	2725
injections	1693
nerve block	1396
pain management	1469
pelvic imaging	56
spinal procedures	2329
X-rays	952

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	490
Female	821

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1121
Black	0
Hispanic	97
Asian	55
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	554
From 75 to 84	416
85 and over	114
Less than 65	227

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD treated as a physiatrist in Chelmsford, MA during 2020 were spinal procedures, injections, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	48
doctor visit	1847
injections	1255
nerve block	1039
pain management	1081
pelvic imaging	40
spinal procedures	1780
X-rays	754

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	397
Female	706

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	954
Black	0
Hispanic	91
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	465
From 75 to 84	350
85 and over	85
Less than 65	203

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD treated as a physiatrist in Chelmsford, MA during 2021 were spinal procedures, injections, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	56
doctor visit	2392
injections	1562
nerve block	1287
pain management	1350
pelvic imaging	57
spinal procedures	2243
X-rays	985

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	408
Female	772

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1009
Black	12
Hispanic	99
Asian	41
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	465
From 75 to 84	388
85 and over	108
Less than 65	219

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD treated as a physiatrist in Chelmsford, MA during 2022 were spinal procedures, injections, pain management and nerve block.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	54
doctor visit	2558
injections	1539
minimally invasive procedures	12
nerve block	1201
nerve procedures	12
pain management	1299
pelvic imaging	76
spinal procedures	2102
X-rays	945

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	412
Female	755

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1020
Black	0
Hispanic	77
Asian	40
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	484
From 75 to 84	397
85 and over	104
Less than 65	182

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD treated as a physiatrist in Chelmsford, MA were spinal procedures, injections, pain management and X-rays.

aspiration	74
doctor visit	2312
hip imaging	64
hospital care	25
injections	1443
inpatient care	25
minimally invasive procedures	20
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	31
musculoskeletal imaging	64
nerve block	1198
nerve procedures	20
pain management	1265
pelvic imaging	71
spinal procedures	2374
X-rays	1219

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD.

**Gender**
Male	405
Female	747

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	46
Non-Hispanic White	979
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	99
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	321
85 and over	96
Less than 65	256
65 to 74	477

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD graduated from L.T. Municipal Medical College. He is certified by the Board Certification: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: L.T. Municipal Medical College

Board Certification: Board Certification: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Tufts Medicine

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$93 Drug Infusion Systems $93
Orthofix Medical, Inc.	$18 Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator $18
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$16 Zilretta $16
Novo Nordisk Inc	$10 Tresiba $10

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$137

Biography

Dr. Atul Bhat is a physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) and interventional pain medicine specialist. Areas of expertise for Dr. Bhat include back pain, foot problems, and replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement). He is a graduate of L.T. Municipal Medical College. He has received the distinction of "Top Doctor", Boston Magazine. Dr. Bhat is affiliated with Tufts Medicine. He has an open panel in Chelmsford, MA according to Tufts Medicine.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD in 2023

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD in 2018

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD in 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Atul L. Bhat, MD From 2012 - 2022

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