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DR. SALIMA AHMED BHIMANI M.D.
NPI 1700269768
Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology in Houston, TX

Active since July 08, 2015PECOS Enrolled
6411 FANNIN ST, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 704-2238(713) 704-3546 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 16, 2024, Aug 7, 2023, Jul 28, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Salima Ahmed Bhimani M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SALIMA AHMED BHIMANI M.D. (NPI 1700269768) is an individual pediatric cardiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (V2441) and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Memphis.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700269768
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0202X
Provider Legal NameDR. SALIMA AHMED BHIMANICredential: M.D.
Location Address6411 FANNIN STHouston, TX 77030-1501
Mailing Address6411 Fannin StHouston, TX 77030-1501 · (713) 704-2238 · Fax (713) 704-3546
Phone(713) 704-2238
Fax(713) 704-3546
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 13, 2024
✔ NPI 1700269768 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0202X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · V2441✔ Licensed in TN · 66401
Definition
A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care to patients with cardiovascular problems. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing and evaluating the structural and functional assessment of the heart and blood vessels, and the clinical evaluation of cardiovascular disease.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
6411 FANNIN ST, Houston, TX 77030
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 151 N Dunlap StMemphis, TN 38105-4625 · Phone (901) 287-7337

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections 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 (PECOS)

Dr. Salima Ahmed Bhimani M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Salima Bhimani reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ut Physicians
0.1 mi
Anesthesiology
6410 FANNIN ST, 1500
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 3,111 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033157821 (832) 325-7325
Ut Lebonheur Pediatric Specialists, Inc.
488 mi
Pediatrics
848 ADAMS AVE.
Memphis, TN 38103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 582 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093024101 (901) 287-7337
St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.
488 mi
Pediatrics
262 DANNY THOMAS PL
Memphis, TN 38105
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc
  • 367 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306335088 (901) 595-3300

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

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.

HASHIM ZAIDI M.D.
Emergency Medicine
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-7878
DAVID BALTRUSAITIS MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 797-5929
CYNTHIA MARSHA DANIS RN
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 704-4000
MR. MICHAEL KENNETH HOWZE JR.
Anesthesiologist Assistant
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-7160
STEPHEN M LARSON D.M.D.
Dentist (General Practice)
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-6200
STEPHEN G HECHT M.D.
Emergency Medicine
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 704-4060
VLADIMIR MELNIKOV M.D.
Anesthesiology
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-6200
MRS. CAROL JEAN UNDERWOOD BSN RN CCRC
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
6411 FANNIN ST
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 704-4230

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 Salima Bhimani's NPI number?

The NPI number for Salima Bhimani is 1700269768. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2015.

Where is Salima Bhimani located?

Salima Bhimani practices at 6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 704-2238.

What is Salima Bhimani's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Cardiology, with taxonomy code 2080P0202X.

Is Salima Bhimani enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Salima Bhimani is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Salima Bhimani's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Salima Bhimani reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Ut Physicians (Houston, TX), Ut Lebonheur Pediatric Specialists, Inc. (Memphis, TN) and St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. (Memphis, TN). 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 Salima Bhimani's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Salima Bhimani accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Salima Bhimani 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 Salima Bhimani was last updated on September 16, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.