SAMIR BHAKTA, O.D., P.A.
NPI 1710265582
Optometrist in Corpus Christi, TX

Q: What is Samir Bhakta, O.D., P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Samir Bhakta, O.D., P.A. is 1710265582. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2011.

Q: What is Samir Bhakta, O.D., P.A.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Active since July 28, 2011

4109 S STAPLES ST, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411(361) 854-2020(361) 854-2021 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 13, 2024, Nov 29, 2019, Dec 21, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Samir Bhakta, O.d., P.a. NPPES

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

SAMIR BHAKTA, O.D., P.A. (NPI 1710265582) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Corpus Christi, Texas and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. The organization lists Samir Bhakta, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710265582

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameSAMIR BHAKTA, O.D., P.A.

Location Address4109 S STAPLES STCorpus Christi, TX 78411-5500

Mailing Address4109 S Staples StCorpus Christi, TX 78411-5500 · (361) 854-2020 · Fax (361) 854-2021

Phone(361) 854-2020

Fax(361) 854-2021

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialSamir BhaktaPresident · (361) 854-2020

Enumeration DateJuly 28, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateJune 13, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 13, 2024

✔ NPI 1710265582 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

Definition

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

4109 S STAPLES ST, Corpus Christi, TX 78411

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Other Identifiers 2

OtherTXB139928TX · Medicare Ptan

Other1710265582TX · Npi

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Samir Bhakta, O.d., P.a. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Samir Bhakta, O.D., P.A., which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Samir Bhakta, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1457551459

4109 S STAPLES ST AT THE NEW PARKDALE SUPERCENTER
Corpus Christi, TX 78411

(361) 854-2020

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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

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 Samir Bhakta, O.D., P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Samir Bhakta, O.D., P.A. is 1710265582. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2011.

Where is Samir Bhakta, O.D., P.A. located?

Samir Bhakta, O.D., P.A. is located at 4109 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411. The listed phone number is (361) 854-2020.

What is Samir Bhakta, O.D., P.A.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Samir Bhakta, O.D., P.A. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samir Bhakta, O.D., P.A. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Samir Bhakta, O.D., P.A.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Samir Bhakta, O.D., P.A.. A 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 the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samir Bhakta, O.D., P.A. was last updated on June 13, 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.