DR. SMITHA BHIKKAJI M.D
NPI 1346291051
Internal Medicine in Silver Spring, MD

Q: What is Smitha Bhikkaji's NPI number?

The NPI number for Smitha Bhikkaji is 1346291051. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2006.

Q: What is Smitha Bhikkaji's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Smitha Bhikkaji was last updated on November 22, 2023. 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.

Active since May 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1500 FOREST GLEN RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 20910(301) 754-7991(301) 754-7990 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 22, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

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About Dr. Smitha Bhikkaji M.d NPPES

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

DR. SMITHA BHIKKAJI M.D (NPI 1346291051) is an individual internal medicine provider in Silver Spring, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D64100) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carroll Hospital Center, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346291051

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. SMITHA BHIKKAJICredential: M.D

Location Address1500 FOREST GLEN RDSilver Spring, MD 20910-1483

Mailing AddressPo Box 83819Gaithersburg, MD 20883-3819 · (301) 754-7991 · Fax (301) 754-7990

Phone(301) 754-7991

Fax(301) 754-7990

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999

Enumeration DateMay 15, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 22, 2023

NPPES CertifiedNovember 22, 2023

✔ NPI 1346291051 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in MD · D64100

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License D0064100 (MD)

1500 FOREST GLEN RD, Silver Spring, MD 20910

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Accepted Insurance

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

Dr. Smitha Bhikkaji 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 ID1951314715

PECOS Enrollment IDI20060720000239, I20150415000959, I20240118003753

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 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.

187 services103 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

121 services121 patients

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.

90 services61 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.

52 services50 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

17 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Carroll Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Westminster, MD

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number210033

Location200 Memorial AvenueWestminster, MD 21157 · Carroll County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Washington, MD

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number210060

Location11711 Livingston RoadFort Washington, MD 20744 · Prince Georges County

Emergency services

Reston Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Reston, VA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number490107

Location1850 Town Center ParkwayReston, VA 20190 · Fairfax County

Emergency services

Stonesprings Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Dulles, VA

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number490145

Location24440 Stone Springs BoulevardDulles, VA 20166 · Loudoun County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20910 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

$147.85 typical visit price

range $65.18 – $194.86

Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$113.72 typical visit price

range $21.40 – $158.88

Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)

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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

99%142 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

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