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KRISHNA CHRISTOPHER BHAT M.D.
NPI 1174029409
Anesthesiology in St. Louis, MO

Active since April 04, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
ONE BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL PLAZA, ST. LOUIS, MO 63110(314) 362-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 3, 2023, Mar 30, 2023, Mar 14, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Krishna Christopher Bhat M.d. NPPES

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

KRISHNA CHRISTOPHER BHAT M.D. (NPI 1174029409) is an individual anesthesiology provider in St. Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2023009371) and active in the NPI registry since April 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Missouri Health Care, and maintains a secondary practice location in Columbia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174029409
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameKRISHNA CHRISTOPHER BHATCredential: M.D.
Location AddressONE BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL PLAZASt. Louis, MO 63110
Mailing AddressPo Box 843966Kansas City, MO 64184-3966 · (573) 884-3300 · Fax (573) 884-0943
Phone(314) 362-5000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateApril 3, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 3, 2023
✔ NPI 1174029409 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2023009371
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
ONE BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL PLAZA, St. Louis, MO 63110
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1One Hospital DrColumbia, MO 65212-0001 · Phone (573) 882-2568 · Fax (855) 903-0985

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.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

Krishna Christopher Bhat 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 ID9537490891
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230907003884
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 6

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
38 services38 patients
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36556
This procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.
17 services16 patients
Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report 93312
This procedure, called a transesophageal echocardiogram, uses a small probe passed into your esophagus to capture detailed images of your heart. The report provides information about your heart's structure and function.
15 services14 patients
Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers 93320
An ultrasound of your heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a test that uses sound waves to create detailed images of your heart. It helps doctors check the health of your heart's chambers, valves, and blood flow.
15 services14 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
13 services13 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function 93325
An ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. It shows the structure, movement, and blood flow within your heart. This helps assess the heart's health and function, including the valves and rate.
13 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Missouri Health Care

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, MO
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number260141
LocationOne Hospital DriveColumbia, MO 65212 · Boone 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.

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

MRS. CHERYL L. RICHARD APRN-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
ONE BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL PLAZA
ST. LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 362-5000
JULIA A EDDINS MSN, AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
ONE BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL PLAZA, DIVISION 7300/7400
ST LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 362-4468
DR. DAVID JOSHUA SLOSS MD
Emergency Medicine
ONE BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL PLAZA
ST LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 362-5000
DR. RYAN MATTHEW NOBLE M.D.
Anesthesiology
ONE BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL PLAZA, BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL
ST. LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 362-1242

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 Krishna Bhat's NPI number?

The NPI number for Krishna Bhat is 1174029409. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2018.

Where is Krishna Bhat located?

Krishna Bhat practices at One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63110. The listed phone number is (314) 362-5000.

What is Krishna Bhat's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Krishna Bhat enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Krishna Bhat 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 Krishna Bhat accept?

Health plans from Medica list Krishna 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.

Is Krishna Bhat affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Krishna Bhat is affiliated with University Of Missouri Health Care.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Krishna Bhat was last updated on April 3, 2023. 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.