PANAMBUR LAXMINARAYA BHANDARI M.D.
NPI 1326493461
Surgery - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Nashville, TN

Active since April 26, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.12/100
CMS Quality Rating
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 936-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 10, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: May 10, 2023, Dec 7, 2022, Dec 2, 2022 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2018).

About Panambur Laxminaraya Bhandari M.d. NPPES

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

PANAMBUR LAXMINARAYA BHANDARI M.D. (NPI 1326493461) is an individual plastic and reconstructive surgery provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (58920) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326493461
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0122X
Provider Legal NamePANAMBUR LAXMINARAYA BHANDARICredential: M.D.
Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-0001
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village DrNashville, TN 37215-2691
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMay 10, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 10, 2023
NPI 1326493461 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtySurgery · Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0122X
License Licensed in TN · 58920
Definition
A surgeon who specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Also ListedPlastic Surgery · Surgery of the HandTaxonomy 2082S0105X · License 51853 (KY)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License FT556 (KY)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid7100581730KY

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Panambur Laxminaraya Bhandari 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 ID5294087383
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221101000053
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 2

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.

Preparation of skin graft site of trunk, arms, or legs, 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less 15002
This procedure involves preparing a specific area of the body (trunk, arms, or legs) for a skin graft. The area is cleaned and any dead tissue is removed to ensure a successful graft. The procedure covers an area of 100.0 sq cm or 1% of a child's body.
15 services11 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440039
Location1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232 · Davidson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Shelbyville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440137
Location2835 Hwy 231 NorthShelbyville, TN 37160 · Bedford County
Emergency services

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.

97.12/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality85.64
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Family Medicine
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Nurse Practitioner
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232

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 Panambur Laxminaraya Bhandari's NPI number?

The NPI number for Panambur Laxminaraya Bhandari is 1326493461. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2016.

Where is Panambur Laxminaraya Bhandari located?

Panambur Laxminaraya Bhandari practices at 3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 936-2000.

What is Panambur Laxminaraya Bhandari's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0122X.

Is Panambur Laxminaraya Bhandari enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Panambur Laxminaraya Bhandari 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 Panambur Laxminaraya Bhandari accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter of Alabama and 5 other insurers list Panambur Laxminaraya Bhandari 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 Panambur Laxminaraya Bhandari affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Panambur Laxminaraya Bhandari is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Panambur Laxminaraya Bhandari was last updated on May 10, 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.