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DR. RUKHMI V BHAT MD
NPI 1326204819
Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in Chicago, IL

Active since August 04, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
225 E CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611(800) 543-7362 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Rukhmi V Bhat Md NPPES

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

DR. RUKHMI V BHAT MD (NPI 1326204819) is an individual pediatric hematology-oncology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036116642) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326204819
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0207X
Provider Legal NameDR. RUKHMI V BHATCredential: MD
Location Address225 E CHICAGO AVEChicago, IL 60611-2991
Mailing Address225 E Chicago AveChicago, IL 60611-2991 · (800) 543-7362
Phone(800) 543-7362
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateAugust 4, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 3, 2026
NPPES CertifiedAugust 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1326204819 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Hematology-OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0207X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036116642
Definition
A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.
225 E CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60611
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Rukhmi V Bhat 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 ID2961695143
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101020000610
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 Rukhmi Bhat reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc
Same address
Pediatrics
225 E CHICAGO AVE
Chicago, IL 60611
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 826 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518064716 (312) 227-6412
Rockford Health Physicians
75 mi
Multi-Specialty
8201 E RIVERSIDE BLVD
Rockford, IL 61114
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 1,375 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043242886 (608) 314-2428

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.

BESSEY ELIZABETH JOSE GEEVARGHESE DO
Pediatrics
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (630) 933-6631
CHRISTINA SOOJIN KIM M.D.
Pediatrics
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (443) 928-7458
JESSICA LAUREN OFFENBACH APN
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4000
MS. JENNY KO LEE APN
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (847) 962-6268
ERIN COHEN MD
Pediatrics (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4000
DR. JOSEPH HART COLLINS MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-3550
ALEXIS LYN HARMON
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4000
SHANNON JULIA CONWAY MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
225 E CHICAGO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60611
Cook County (312) 227-4000

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 Rukhmi Bhat's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rukhmi Bhat is 1326204819. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 4, 2008.

Where is Rukhmi Bhat located?

Rukhmi Bhat practices at 225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611. The listed phone number is (800) 543-7362.

What is Rukhmi Bhat's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, with taxonomy code 2080P0207X.

Is Rukhmi Bhat enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rukhmi 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Rukhmi Bhat's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rukhmi Bhat reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Lurie Children's Medical Group Inc (Chicago, IL) and Rockford Health Physicians (Rockford, IL). 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 Rukhmi Bhat's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rukhmi Bhat was last updated on August 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.