RAHUL R. BHAKTA M.D.
NPI 1538458609
Hospitalist in Riverview, FL

Q: What is Rahul Bhakta's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rahul Bhakta is 1538458609. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2011.

Q: What is Rahul Bhakta's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rahul Bhakta was last updated on March 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since March 29, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

6901 SIMMONS LOOP, RIVERVIEW, FL 33578(727) 532-0002 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 2, 2026, Apr 26, 2021, May 30, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Rahul R. Bhakta M.d. NPPES

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

RAHUL R. BHAKTA M.D. (NPI 1538458609) is an individual hospitalist provider in Riverview, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME121197) and active in the NPI registry since March 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Josephs Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538458609

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameRAHUL R. BHAKTACredential: M.D.

Location Address6901 SIMMONS LOOPRiverview, FL 33578-9498

Mailing Address2995 Drew St Fl 2Clearwater, FL 33759-3012 · (727) 315-7496

Phone(727) 532-0002

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 2, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 2, 2026

✔ NPI 1538458609 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME121197

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 ME121197 (FL)

6901 SIMMONS LOOP, Riverview, FL 33578

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid014249100FL

Other14Z17FL · Blue Cross Blue Shield

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

Rahul R. Bhakta 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 ID4385969161

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150219001588

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 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 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.

272 services120 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.

87 services45 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.

77 services74 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.

44 services43 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.

40 services39 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.

37 services37 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Josephs Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tampa, FL

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number100075

Location3001 W Martin Luther King Jr BlvdTampa, FL 33677 · Hillsborough County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33578 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.

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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