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RAMACHANDRA BHAT M.D.
NPI 1104059260
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Shreveport, LA

Active since August 24, 2009PECOS Enrolled
1541 KINGS HWY, SHREVEPORT, LA 71103(318) 626-0000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 14, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Ramachandra Bhat M.d. NPPES

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

RAMACHANDRA BHAT M.D. (NPI 1104059260) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (325561) and active in the NPI registry since August 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104059260
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameRAMACHANDRA BHATCredential: M.D.
Location Address1541 KINGS HWYShreveport, LA 71103-4228
Mailing Address1512 W Kirby PlShreveport, LA 71103-3822 · (318) 626-0287
Phone(318) 626-0000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 24, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 14, 2022
NPPES CertifiedDecember 14, 2022
✔ NPI 1104059260 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 325561
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 325561 (LA)
1541 KINGS HWY, Shreveport, LA 71103
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ramachandra Bhat M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Ramachandra Bhat reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

University Of South Alabama
351 mi
Multi-Specialty
1119 HAHN, 5721 USA NORTH DRIVE
Mobile, AL 36688
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 394 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992013593 (251) 445-9378
Usa Health Physician Billing Services LLC
356 mi
Emergency Medicine
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
Mobile, AL 36617
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 857 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285292912 (251) 470-7300

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

PRATIK AGRAWAL
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
SHAHEENA ANENE
Pediatrics
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
UDAY KUMAR CHALWADI
Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
AYA MOUHAFFEL MD
Anesthesiology
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
MUHAMMAD AYUB
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0434
RYAN MORRIS
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0177
JENNIFER B CYPHER PA-C
Physician Assistant
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000
STEVEN R BAILEY MD
Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
1541 KINGS HWY
SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
Caddo Parish (318) 626-0000

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 Ramachandra Bhat's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ramachandra Bhat is 1104059260. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 24, 2009.

Where is Ramachandra Bhat located?

Ramachandra Bhat practices at 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103. The listed phone number is (318) 626-0000.

What is Ramachandra Bhat's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Ramachandra Bhat enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ramachandra Bhat is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ramachandra Bhat's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ramachandra Bhat reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: University Of South Alabama (Mobile, AL) and Usa Health Physician Billing Services LLC (Mobile, AL). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Ramachandra Bhat's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ramachandra Bhat accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Ramachandra Bhat 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ramachandra Bhat was last updated on December 14, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.