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DR. VINOD K BHUCHAR M.D.
NPI 1023022985
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Houston, TX

Active since July 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1631 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 100, HOUSTON, TX 77008(713) 862-5695(713) 863-7381 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Vinod K Bhuchar M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. VINOD K BHUCHAR M.D. (NPI 1023022985) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (E6994) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System, and is a graduate of Other (1971).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023022985
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0003X
Provider Legal NameDR. VINOD K BHUCHARCredential: M.D.
Location Address1631 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 100Houston, TX 77008-1528
Mailing AddressPo Box 17119Sugar Land, TX 77496-7119 · (713) 862-5695 · Fax (713) 863-7381
Phone(713) 862-5695
Fax(713) 863-7381
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1971
Enumeration DateJuly 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 2014
✔ NPI 1023022985 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0003X
License✔ Licensed in TX · E6994
Definition
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
1631 NORTH LOOP W, Houston, TX 77008
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare NSC1169210001
Medicaid080281802TX
Medicare PIN0027BHTX
Medicare PIN1169210001TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Community Health Choice.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Vinod K Bhuchar M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2365400967
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110214000956
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
61 services23 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450184
Location1635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77008 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$176.98 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. SALIM GOPALANI M.D.,
Internal Medicine
1631 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 260
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 802-9024
SURGICAL EYE ASSOCIATES, P.A.
Ophthalmology
1631 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 500
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 869-6400
BPZ HOLDINGS INC.
Pharmacist
1631 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 120
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 864-4449
GREATER HEIGHTS NEPHROLOGY, PLLC
Legal Medicine
1631 NORTH LOOP W, STE. 460
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 864-6100
DR. ARTHUR DONALD HAMBERGER M.D.
Radiology (Therapeutic Radiology)
1631 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 150
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 867-4668
H S KOCHAR MD PA
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1631 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 600
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 863-0902
SYS UAP ANESTHESIA, PLLC
Anesthesiology
1631 NORTH LOOP W, SUITE 300
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (972) 763-3893
ABDUL-MASIH FARHA
Specialist
1631 NORTH LOOP W, STE 160
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (713) 869-9402

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Vinod Bhuchar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vinod Bhuchar is 1023022985. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2006.

Where is Vinod Bhuchar located?

Vinod Bhuchar practices at 1631 North Loop W Suite 100, Houston, TX 77008. The listed phone number is (713) 862-5695.

What is Vinod Bhuchar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.

Is Vinod Bhuchar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vinod Bhuchar is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Vinod Bhuchar accept?

Health plans from Community Health Choice list Vinod Bhuchar as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Vinod Bhuchar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vinod Bhuchar is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vinod Bhuchar was last updated on March 4, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.