DR. VARUN BHASKAR M.D.
NPI 1497719546
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Palm Harbor, FL

Active since April 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
78.73/100
CMS Quality Rating
2855 ALT 19, SUITE#P, PALM HARBOR, FL 34683(727) 772-0949(727) 781-0439 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 19, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Varun Bhaskar M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VARUN BHASKAR M.D. (NPI 1497719546) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Palm Harbor, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME70842) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mease Dunedin Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497719546
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameDR. VARUN BHASKARCredential: M.D.
Location Address2855 ALT 19, SUITE#PPalm Harbor, FL 34683-1926
Mailing Address2212 Cypress Hollow Ct, Suite#pSafety Harbor, FL 34695-5517 · (727) 772-0949 · Fax (727) 781-0439
Fax(727) 781-0439
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateApril 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 19, 2016
NPI 1497719546 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License Licensed in FL · ME70842
Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

2855 ALT 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINF14623FL
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified31511AFL
Medicaid250600900FL

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. Varun Bhaskar 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 ID6103806336
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040720001153
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 11

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.
1,605 services346 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.
1,406 services224 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.
757 services291 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.
327 services293 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
78 services44 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
36 services36 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Mease Dunedin Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Dunedin, FL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100043
Location601 Main StDunedin, FL 34698 · Pinellas County
Emergency services

Morton Plant Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Clearwater, FL
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100127
Location300 Pinellas StClearwater, FL 33756 · Pinellas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mease Countryside Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Safety Harbor, FL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number100265
Location3231 Mcmullen Booth RdSafety Harbor, FL 34695 · Pinellas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 34683 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
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

78.73/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality38.33
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers11 claims53 services$2.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) E0470
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$61.02 avg. paid by Medicare
Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device E0562
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers24 claims26 services$10.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers28 claims29 services$29.15 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
5 suppliers56 claims58 services$62.89 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
4 suppliers39 claims39 services$28.16 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine
2855 ALT 19
PALM HARBOR, FL 34683
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
2855 ALT 19
PALM HARBOR, FL 34683

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 Varun Bhaskar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Varun Bhaskar is 1497719546. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2006.

Where is Varun Bhaskar located?

Varun Bhaskar practices at 2855 Alt 19 Suite#p, Palm Harbor, FL 34683. The listed phone number is (727) 772-0949.

What is Varun Bhaskar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Varun Bhaskar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Varun Bhaskar 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.

Is Varun Bhaskar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Varun Bhaskar is affiliated with Mease Dunedin Hospital, Morton Plant Hospital and Mease Countryside Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Varun Bhaskar was last updated on April 19, 2016. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.