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DR. PUJA BHANDARI MD
NPI 1386323145
Pediatrics in Livingston, TX

Active since July 17, 2023PECOS Enrolled
204 W. PARK DRIVE, LIVINGSTON, TX 77351(936) 327-4660(936) 327-4661 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 21, 2026, Jul 17, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Puja Bhandari Md NPPES

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

DR. PUJA BHANDARI MD (NPI 1386323145) is an individual pediatrics provider in Livingston, Texas, licensed in Texas (W5740) and active in the NPI registry since July 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386323145
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PUJA BHANDARICredential: MD
Location Address204 W. PARK DRIVELivingston, TX 77351
Mailing Address204 W. Park DriveLivingston, TX 77351 · (936) 327-4660 · Fax (936) 327-4661
Phone(936) 327-4660
Fax(936) 327-4661
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 21, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1386323145 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · W5740
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
204 W. PARK DRIVE, Livingston, TX 77351
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Puja Bhandari Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID9931666344
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260805003770
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Puja Bhandari reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Health Center Of Southeast Texas
8.7 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
204 W PARK
Livingston, TX 77351
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 24 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659744217 (936) 327-4660

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77351 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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 Puja Bhandari's NPI number?

The NPI number for Puja Bhandari is 1386323145. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2023.

Where is Puja Bhandari located?

Puja Bhandari practices at 204 W. Park Drive, Livingston, TX 77351. The listed phone number is (936) 327-4660.

What is Puja Bhandari's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Puja Bhandari enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Puja Bhandari is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Puja Bhandari's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Puja Bhandari reassigns Medicare benefits to Health Center Of Southeast Texas (Livingston, TX). The 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 Puja Bhandari's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Puja Bhandari accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Puja 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Puja Bhandari was last updated on August 21, 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.