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DR. SASHA MEHRA M.D.
NPI 1538359898
Hospitalist in Tempe, AZ

Active since August 01, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1500 S MILL AVE, TEMPE, AZ 85281(602) 251-8316(623) 516-8708 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 17, 2021, Jan 24, 2020, Jun 13, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Sasha Mehra M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SASHA MEHRA M.D. (NPI 1538359898) is an individual hospitalist provider in Tempe, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (43391) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538359898
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SASHA MEHRACredential: M.D.
Location Address1500 S MILL AVETempe, AZ 85281-6699
Mailing AddressPo Box 86459Phoenix, AZ 85080 · (602) 251-8316 · Fax (480) 333-5165
Phone(602) 251-8316
Fax(623) 516-8708
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateAugust 1, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 17, 2021
✔ NPI 1538359898 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 43391
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 43391 (AZ)
1500 S MILL AVE, Tempe, AZ 85281
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Sasha Kakade M.d.

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid546606AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Sasha Mehra 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 ID3072707728
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101027000552
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 Sasha Mehra reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Dvma, LLC
23 mi
Internal Medicine
13350 N 94TH DR, SUITE A101
Peoria, AZ 85381
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 97 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194893800 (623) 974-1500

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.
227 services86 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.
71 services71 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
70 services70 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.
50 services50 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
39 services39 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.
30 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85281 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
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%99 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.

PETER C HUBBARD RN, BSN
Registered Nurse (Emergency)
1500 S MILL AVE
TEMPE, AZ 85281
Maricopa County (480) 784-5500
MR. CHARLES DAVID LAINE CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 S MILL AVE
TEMPE, AZ 85281
Maricopa County (480) 784-5500
NICHOLAS MOORE
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 S MILL AVE
TEMPE, AZ 85281
Maricopa County (480) 784-5500
DR. JOHN DAWSON MASON MD
Emergency Medicine
1500 S MILL AVE
TEMPE, AZ 85281
Maricopa County (480) 784-5533
COMPREHENSIVE HOSPITALIST SERVICES OF ARIZONA LLC
Hospitalist
1500 S MILL AVE, HOSPITALIST GROUP
TEMPE, AZ 85281
Maricopa County (877) 693-5700
LANDON CRAIG HITCHCOCK
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 S MILL AVE
TEMPE, AZ 85281
Maricopa County (435) 660-9736
HONORHEALTH
General Acute Care Hospital
1500 S MILL AVE
TEMPE, AZ 85281
Maricopa County (480) 784-5500
TEMPE EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, LTD
Emergency Medicine
1500 S MILL AVE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
TEMPE, AZ 85281
Maricopa County (480) 784-5533

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 Sasha Mehra's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sasha Mehra is 1538359898. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 1, 2007. The provider is also known as Dr. Sasha Kakade M.D..

Where is Sasha Mehra located?

Sasha Mehra practices at 1500 S Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281. The listed phone number is (602) 251-8316.

What is Sasha Mehra's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Sasha Mehra enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sasha Mehra 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 organization bills Medicare for Sasha Mehra's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sasha Mehra reassigns Medicare benefits to Dvma, LLC (Peoria, AZ). 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 Sasha Mehra's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sasha Mehra accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc list Sasha Mehra 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 Sasha Mehra was last updated on December 17, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.