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Dr. Rahul Bhola, MD
NPI1609910033
- Medicare services, 2017
- 39
- Part D claims, 2018
- 13
- Publications
- 18
- Hospital affiliations
- 2
- Industry payments
- $66,657
- Practice address
- 1201 W La Veta Ave, Orange, CA 92868
- Practice phone
- Call (714) 997-3000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Children's Hospital of Orange County Main Campus
Orange, California
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Dr. Rahul Bhola is an ophthalmologist in Orange, California
Dr. Bhola practices at Children's Hospital of Orange County Main Campus in Orange, California.
Dr. Bhola's NPI, 1609910033, was assigned on February 18, 2007. Dr. Bhola graduated from Delhi University College of Medical Sciences in 1998. Dr. Bhola holds California license C144757.
NPI and contact details
- NPI
- 1609910033NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- February 18, 2007
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (714) 997-3000
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 54
- Medical school graduation
- 1998
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Rahul Bhola practices at Children's Hospital of Orange County Main Campus in Orange, California
Dr. Bhola's primary practice is Children's Hospital of Orange County Main Campus, at 1201 W La Veta Ave, Orange, CA 92868 in Orange County. The practice phone is (714) 997-3000.
- Children's Hospital of Orange County Main Campus1201 W La Veta Ave, Orange, CA 92868 · Orange CountyPhone(714) 997-3000
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data
Dr. Rahul Bhola is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 3 medical groups
Dr. Bhola's primary practice is Children's Hospital of Orange County Main Campus in Orange, California. Dr. Bhola is also affiliated with UCI Health - Orange. The medical group on file is CHOC Children's. Dmand AI also links Dr. Bhola to 1 more hospital and 2 medical groups, each named with a free account.
Children's Hospital of Orange County Main CampusPrimary
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Practice Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Rahul Bhola's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Bhola practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of Orange County Main Campus | Available with a free account |
| +2 more sites and 2 medical groups | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Rahul Bhola is one of 2,621 ophthalmologists in California
Ophthalmology is Dr. Bhola's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207W00000X. Dr. Bhola is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dmand AI has Dr. Bhola's licenses on file in 4 states: California, Kentucky, Indiana and Iowa.
Specialties and state licenses
- Ophthalmology, CaliforniaPrimary
- Kentucky license
- Indiana license
- Iowa license
Ophthalmologists near Dr. Bhola
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Rahul Bhola billed Medicare for 39 services in 2017
CMS data shows 39 Medicare services from Dr. Bhola across 1 procedure code in 2017. Medicare paid $1,626 for them. Every service was in an office.
Medicare services, 201739
Paid by Medicare$1,626
Procedure codes1
Dr. Bhola's Medicare services by type, 2016 to 2017
- 2016
- 2017
- Tests and treatments
- 2016: 1622017: 3976%
Dr. Bhola compared with the California median for ophthalmologists, 2017
- Dr. Bhola
- California median
- Medicare services
- 39vs 1,07996% below
- Part D claims
- 13vs 61898% below
Medians across 2,568 ophthalmologists in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Bhola's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2017
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Rahul Bhola's patients have a median age of 9
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Bhola's median patient age at 9, with 48% women.
Dr. Bhola's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 9
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women48%
- Men52%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Rahul Bhola wrote 13 Medicare Part D claims in 2018
In 2018, Dr. Bhola wrote 13 Medicare Part D claims. Every claim was for a generic drug. They cover 1 drug, with $107 in total drug cost. In 2017, CMS named 37 claims across 1 drug.
Part D claims, 201813
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$107
Dr. Bhola's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2018
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2017 to 2018
- 2017
- 2018
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2017: 372018: 1365%
Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2018, 1 in 2017.
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026
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Dr. Rahul Bhola has 18 publications on record
Dmand AI links 18 papers to Dr. Bhola, published from 2011 to 2023. 2013 was the busiest year, with 3. The most frequent topics are Meibomian Glands, Lipids and Oculomotor Muscles. Dr. Bhola has published most often in J AAPOS. Dr. Bhola's most frequent co-authors are Meghal Gagrani, MD, Dylan Nathanael Gerlach and Claudia R. Gold, MD.
Papers18
Years published2011 to 2023
Dr. Bhola's papers by year, 2011 to 2023
Topics Dr. Bhola writes about most
- Meibomian Glands
- Lipids
- Oculomotor Muscles
- Strabismus
- Aging
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Surface Properties
- Tears
Dr. Bhola's most frequent co-authors
- Meghal Gagrani, MD1 shared paper
- Dylan Nathanael Gerlach1 shared paper
- Claudia R. Gold, MD1 shared paper
Recent publications by Dr. Bhola
Int J Mol Sci
AgingLipid MetabolismMeibomian Glands
Eye ProteinsHydrocarbonsHydroxides
Ophthalmic Res
Body TemperatureCosmeticsDry Eye Syndromes
EyelidsLipidsMagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. Rahul Bhola received $66,657 in industry payments from 2016 to 2024
CMS Open Payments shows 124 general payments to Dr. Bhola from 11 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2024. Speaker and faculty fees make up the largest share, 42% of the total. Alcon Laboratories Inc paid the most, $34,115.
General payments to Dr. Bhola by program year, 2016 to 2024
General payments to Dr. Bhola by kind, 2016 to 2024
$66.7Kin total
- Speaker and faculty fees$27,93042%
- Honoraria$23,90036%
- Travel and lodging$12,58719%
- Food and beverage$1,5842%
- Other$6561%
Companies that paid Dr. Bhola the most, 2016 to 2024
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Rahul Bhola has 1 award and honors on record
Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Bhola.
Awards and honors for Dr. Bhola
- Undated
- Achievement award
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Rahul Bhola graduated from Delhi University College of Medical Sciences
Dr. Bhola graduated from Delhi University College of Medical Sciences in 1998.
- Medical school
- Board certified in ophthalmology
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Rahul Bhola accepts plans from 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Bhola is in network with 12 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 8. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
- United Healthcare
- Elevance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- HCSC
- LA Care
- Regence Health Plans
- +4 more carriersWith a free account
Plan types Dr. Bhola accepts, by number of carriers
- Medicare8
- PPO7
- HMO4
- POS4
- EPO3
- Medicaid2
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Rahul Bhola's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Awards and committee roles | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Rahul Bhola's NPI number?
Dr. Rahul Bhola's NPI number is 1609910033. It was assigned on February 18, 2007, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Rahul Bhola?
Dr. Rahul Bhola is an ophthalmologist in Orange, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Ophthalmology Physician (taxonomy code 207W00000X).
Where does Dr. Rahul Bhola practice?
Dr. Bhola practices at 1201 W La Veta Ave, Orange, CA 92868. Dr. Bhola's primary practice is Children's Hospital of Orange County Main Campus in Orange, California. Dmand AI also links Dr. Bhola to 1 hospital and 2 medical groups.
What is Dr. Rahul Bhola's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Bhola is (714) 997-3000.
What is Dr. Rahul Bhola's medical license number?
Dr. Bhola holds California license C144757, one of the licenses on file in 4 states.
Which states has Dr. Rahul Bhola been licensed in?
Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Bhola in California (2016 to 2026), Kentucky (2010 to 2018), Indiana (2014 to 2017) and Iowa (2004 to 2006).
Which hospitals is Dr. Rahul Bhola affiliated with?
Dr. Bhola is affiliated with UCI Health - Orange. Dmand AI links Dr. Bhola to 1 more hospital.
What medical group is Dr. Rahul Bhola part of?
Dr. Bhola is linked to CHOC Children's. Dmand AI links Dr. Bhola to 2 more medical groups.
Does Dr. Rahul Bhola accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Bhola billed Medicare for 39 services in 2017.
Is Dr. Rahul Bhola board certified?
Yes. Dr. Bhola is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
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What services does Dr. Rahul Bhola bill to Medicare?
In 2017, Dr. Bhola's most billed Medicare services were eye exam or test (92012).
Where did Dr. Rahul Bhola go to medical school?
Dr. Bhola graduated from Delhi University College of Medical Sciences in 1998.
What drugs does Dr. Rahul Bhola prescribe most?
In 2018 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Bhola's most prescribed drugs by claims were Latanoprost.
Has Dr. Rahul Bhola received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $66,657 in general payments to Dr. Bhola from 11 companies from 2016 to 2024. The largest total came from Alcon Laboratories Inc.
How long has Dr. Rahul Bhola been practicing?
Dr. Bhola graduated from medical school in 1998, 28 years ago.
Does Dr. Rahul Bhola do research?
Dmand AI links 18 publications to Dr. Bhola, published from 2011 to 2023.
Who does Dr. Rahul Bhola publish with?
Dr. Bhola's most frequent co-authors are Meghal Gagrani, MD (1 shared paper), Dylan Nathanael Gerlach (1 shared paper) and Claudia R. Gold, MD (1 shared paper).
What insurance does Dr. Rahul Bhola accept?
Dr. Bhola is in network with 12 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 8. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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