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DR. ERIN L BAKANAS MD
NPI 1043229974
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Saint Louis, MO

Active since August 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110(314) 362-1700(314) 362-9878 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 25, 2024, Apr 10, 2024, Nov 15, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Erin L Bakanas Md NPPES

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

DR. ERIN L BAKANAS MD (NPI 1043229974) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (R8H30) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1043229974
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERIN L BAKANASCredential: MD
Location Address1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALISTSaint Louis, MO 63110-1003
Mailing AddressPo Box 7412011Chicago, IL 60674-2011 · (314) 362-1700 · Fax (314) 362-9878
Phone(314) 362-1700
Fax(314) 362-9878
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Connecticut School Of MedicineGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateAugust 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 15, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1043229974 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in MO · R8H30
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License R8H30 (MO)
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License R8H30 (MO)
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, Saint Louis, MO 63110
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid202816930MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cox HealthPlans.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. Erin L Bakanas Md 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 ID648313700
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100211000495
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

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Barnes Jewish Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number260032
LocationOne Barnes-Jewish Hospital PlazaSaint Louis, MO 63110 · St. Louis City County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

79.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.51

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. MARGARET LEIGHTON MCNAIRY MD
Hospitalist
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 362-1700
ANNA RABINOV ANNA RABINOV
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 747-3000
MRS. MICHELLE MARIE BLOOM ACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DEPT ANESTHESIOLOGY
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (800) 862-9980
DR. FARIS ADAM BAKEER MD
Hospitalist
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 362-1700
DR. REHAN RAIS MD
Hospitalist
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 362-1700
DR. RANDY OLIVIER LAINE MD
Hospitalist
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 362-1700
DR. BRADLEY SETH KUSHNER MD
Surgery
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV SURG VASCULAR
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 273-7373
MS. KELSEY ELISE FOGUS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DEPT ANESTHESIOLOGY
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (800) 862-9980

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 Erin Bakanas's NPI number?

The NPI number for Erin Bakanas is 1043229974. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 7, 2006.

Where is Erin Bakanas located?

Erin Bakanas practices at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz Div Im Hospitalist, Saint Louis, MO 63110. The listed phone number is (314) 362-1700.

What is Erin Bakanas's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Erin Bakanas enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Erin Bakanas 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 Erin Bakanas accept?

Health plans from Cox HealthPlans list Erin Bakanas 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 Erin Bakanas affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Erin Bakanas is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Erin Bakanas was last updated on April 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.