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ARVIND BAKTHAVATSALAM
NPI 1699304212
Surgery in Miami, FL

Active since April 06, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1120 NW 14TH ST FL 4, MIAMI, FL 33136(305) 243-2424 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 14, 2026, Apr 6, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Arvind Bakthavatsalam NPPES

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

ARVIND BAKTHAVATSALAM (NPI 1699304212) is an individual surgery provider in Miami, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME178140) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Washington School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699304212
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameARVIND BAKTHAVATSALAM
Location Address1120 NW 14TH ST FL 4Miami, FL 33136-2107
Mailing Address1120 Nw 14th St Fl 4Miami, FL 33136-2107 · (305) 243-2424
Phone(305) 243-2424
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateApril 14, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1699304212 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · ME178140
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
1120 NW 14TH ST FL 4, Miami, FL 33136
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and more.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

Arvind Bakthavatsalam 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 ID7315403268
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260730002909
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 Arvind Bakthavatsalam reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Of Miami
Same address
Speech-Language Pathologist
1120 NW 14TH ST, 5TH FLOOR
Miami, FL 33136
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 3,639 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457781163 (305) 243-3564

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 33136 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
$96.13 typical visit price
range $60.92 – $187.05
Typical copayment $24.03 (range $15.23 – $46.76)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$75.86 typical visit price
range $18.99 – $150.24
Typical copayment $18.96 (range $4.74 – $37.56)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 14

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

DR. NIVEDH VENKAT PALUVOI M.D.
Surgery
1120 NW 14TH ST FL 4
MIAMI, FL 33136
Miami-Dade County (305) 243-9110
DR. LEE HAKAMI KILMER MD
Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
1120 NW 14TH ST FL 4
MIAMI, FL 33136
Miami-Dade County (305) 243-7500
DR. JUAN PABLO UMANA MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1120 NW 14TH ST FL 4
MIAMI, FL 33136
Miami-Dade County (305) 689-2784
MARGARET ANN GUTIERREZ PHD, RDN, LDN
Dietitian, Registered
1120 NW 14TH ST FL 4
MIAMI, FL 33136
Miami-Dade County (305) 308-8694
JESSICA CRYSTAL M.D.
Surgery
1120 NW 14TH ST FL 4
MIAMI, FL 33136
Miami-Dade County (305) 243-9404
DIEGO MAURICIO AVELLA PATINO MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1120 NW 14TH ST FL 4
MIAMI, FL 33136
Miami-Dade County (305) 689-2784
MRS. YUDEMIS ALVAREZ APRN FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
1120 NW 14TH ST FL 4
MIAMI, FL 33136
Miami-Dade County (305) 243-9404
DANNY YAKOUB MD PHD
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
1120 NW 14TH ST FL 4
MIAMI, FL 33136
Miami-Dade County (305) 243-4902

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 Arvind Bakthavatsalam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Arvind Bakthavatsalam is 1699304212. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2020.

Where is Arvind Bakthavatsalam located?

Arvind Bakthavatsalam practices at 1120 NW 14th St Fl 4, Miami, FL 33136. The listed phone number is (305) 243-2424.

What is Arvind Bakthavatsalam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Arvind Bakthavatsalam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Arvind Bakthavatsalam 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 Arvind Bakthavatsalam's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Arvind Bakthavatsalam reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Miami (Miami, FL). 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 Arvind Bakthavatsalam's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Arvind Bakthavatsalam accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Molina Healthcare and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Arvind Bakthavatsalam 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 Arvind Bakthavatsalam was last updated on April 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.