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DR. SAMIT BHAKTA M.D.
NPI 1568752012
Internal Medicine in Phoenix, AZ

Active since April 17, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.37/100
CMS Quality Rating
2601 E ROOSEVELT ST, PHOENIX, AZ 85008(602) 344-1218 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 15, 2024, Nov 25, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Samit Bhakta M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SAMIT BHAKTA M.D. (NPI 1568752012) is an individual internal medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (48975) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Yuma, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568752012
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SAMIT BHAKTACredential: M.D.
Location Address2601 E ROOSEVELT STPhoenix, AZ 85008-4973
Mailing Address2601 E Roosevelt StPhoenix, AZ 85008-4973 · (602) 344-1218
Phone(602) 344-1218
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateApril 17, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 15, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 15, 2024
✔ NPI 1568752012 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 AZ · 48975
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 48975 (AZ)
2601 E ROOSEVELT ST, Phoenix, AZ 85008
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12400 S Avenue AYuma, AZ 85364-7127 · Phone (928) 344-2000

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Samit 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 ID8224253067
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230829000487
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 Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Samit Bhakta reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Apogee Medical Group Inc
3.5 mi
Internal Medicine
2525 E CAMELBACK RD, #1100
Phoenix, AZ 85016
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 240 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205883725 (602) 778-3600
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
284 mi
Health Maintenance Organization
3527 W FLORIDA AVE
Hemet, CA 92545
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 5,228 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013433465 (877) 608-0044
Inpatient Specialists Of California, PC
306 mi
Internal Medicine
2101 N WATERMAN AVE
San Bernardino, CA 92404
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,216 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952792475 (615) 377-5658
Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of California, Inc
310 mi
Internal Medicine
18300 US HIGHWAY 18
Apple Valley, CA 92307
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 914 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184663965 (760) 946-4233

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.

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.
217 services212 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
61 services37 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
33 services33 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.
33 services23 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.
31 services31 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.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85008 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.

82.37/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality83.57
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.66

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.

DR. JOEL PHILIP BETZ M.D.
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
2601 E ROOSEVELT ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85008
Maricopa County (602) 344-5411
DR. ALI SHAHEEN AL-YAQOOBI M.D.
Internal Medicine
2601 E ROOSEVELT ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85008
Maricopa County (602) 344-5411
MARICOPA INTEGRATED HEALTH SYSTEM
General Acute Care Hospital
2601 E ROOSEVELT ST, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
PHOENIX, AZ 85008
Maricopa County (602) 344-5366
OWEN THOMAS MCCABE MD
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
2601 E ROOSEVELT ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85008
Maricopa County (602) 344-5011
BRIGHAM NICOLL
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2601 E ROOSEVELT ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85008
Maricopa County (602) 344-5011
DR. AMELIA CATHERINE VAN HANDEL M.D.
Plastic Surgery
2601 E ROOSEVELT ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85008
Maricopa County (410) 999-0858
KEVIN YANG
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2601 E ROOSEVELT ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85008
Maricopa County (602) 344-5011
STEPHANIE BERKSHIRE DO
Internal Medicine
2601 E ROOSEVELT ST
PHOENIX, AZ 85008
Maricopa County (602) 344-5892

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 Samit Bhakta's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samit Bhakta is 1568752012. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2011.

Where is Samit Bhakta located?

Samit Bhakta practices at 2601 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85008. The listed phone number is (602) 344-1218.

What is Samit Bhakta's specialty?

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

Is Samit Bhakta enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samit Bhakta 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 organizations bill Medicare for Samit Bhakta's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Samit Bhakta reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Apogee Medical Group Inc (Phoenix, AZ), Southern California Permanente Medical Group (Hemet, CA), Inpatient Specialists Of California, PC (San Bernardino, CA) and Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of California, Inc (Apple Valley, CA). Each 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 Samit Bhakta's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Samit Bhakta accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Samit Bhakta 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 Samit Bhakta was last updated on November 15, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.