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DR. PUSPA BAHADUR BISTA MD
NPI 1215549225
Hospitalist in Mobile, AL

Active since August 20, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR, MOBILE, AL 36617(251) 471-7891(251) 470-1652 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 18, 2024, Aug 20, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Puspa Bahadur Bista Md NPPES

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

DR. PUSPA BAHADUR BISTA MD (NPI 1215549225) is an individual hospitalist provider in Mobile, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (MD.48692) and active in the NPI registry since August 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215549225
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PUSPA BAHADUR BISTACredential: MD
Location Address2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DRMobile, AL 36617-2300
Mailing AddressPo Box 746450Atlanta, GA 30374-6450 · (866) 401-3057 · Fax (318) 868-6430
Phone(251) 471-7891
Fax(251) 470-1652
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateAugust 20, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 18, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 18, 2024
✔ NPI 1215549225 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · MD.48692
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR, Mobile, AL 36617
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Oscar Health Plan, Inc..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. Puspa Bahadur Bista 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 ID446611883
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241106002667
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 5

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.
308 services108 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
64 services63 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
60 services60 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
25 services13 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
18 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36617 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

MACKENZIE KREBSBACH ROBERTS CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 471-7565
FREDERICK JOSEPH ROSSI III
Hospitalist
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 471-7891
WESLEY KYLE DEES CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR, MSTN 101
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 445-8282
DR. LEIGH FOUNTAIN DO
Emergency Medicine
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 415-1496
ELEANOR GRACE HANCERI
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 471-7000
KRISTY GENTRY
Registered Nurse
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 751-0584
JOHN GARRETT JONES DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 471-7000
LINDA TRAN PHARMD
Pharmacist
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
MOBILE, AL 36617
Mobile County (251) 471-7068

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 Puspa Bista's NPI number?

The NPI number for Puspa Bista is 1215549225. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2020.

Where is Puspa Bista located?

Puspa Bista practices at 2451 University Hospital Dr, Mobile, AL 36617. The listed phone number is (251) 471-7891.

What is Puspa Bista's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Puspa Bista enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Puspa Bista 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 Puspa Bista accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and Oscar Health Plan, Inc. list Puspa Bista 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 Puspa Bista was last updated on July 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.