SMITA BHASKARAN M.D.
NPI 1720237696
Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in Amarillo, TX
About Smita Bhaskaran M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
SMITA BHASKARAN M.D. (NPI 1720237696) is an individual pediatric hematology-oncology provider in Amarillo, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q3851) and active in the NPI registry since September 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2005).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Other Identifiers 5
Accepted 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
Smita Bhaskaran 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Smita Bhaskaran reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Amarillo, TX 79106
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 109 clinicians in this Medicare group
Fort Worth, TX 76132
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 1,054 clinicians in this Medicare group
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.
AMARILLO, TX 79106
AMARILLO, TX 79106
AMARILLO, TX 79106
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 Smita Bhaskaran's NPI number?
The NPI number for Smita Bhaskaran is 1720237696. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 15, 2008.
Where is Smita Bhaskaran located?
Smita Bhaskaran practices at 1400 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX 79106. The listed phone number is (806) 414-9800.
What is Smita Bhaskaran's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, with taxonomy code 2080P0207X.
Is Smita Bhaskaran enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Smita Bhaskaran 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 Smita Bhaskaran's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Smita Bhaskaran reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Amarillo (Amarillo, TX) and Texas Oncology PA (Fort Worth, TX). 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 Smita Bhaskaran's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Smita Bhaskaran accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 7 other insurers list Smita Bhaskaran 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 Smita Bhaskaran was last updated on September 10, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.
# Smita Bhaskaran, M.D. · NPI 1720237696
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology physician in Amarillo, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since September 15, 2008.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1720237696 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** September 15, 2008
- **Primary specialty:** Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology · taxonomy 2080P0207X
- **State license:** Q3851 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1400 S COULTER ST, Amarillo, TX 79106-1786
- **Phone:** (806) 414-9800 · **Fax:** (806) 354-5689
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Amarillo (NPI 1013942150, Amarillo, TX); Texas Oncology PA (NPI 1033386578, Fort Worth, TX) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2005
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** September 10, 2015
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 200586940 A (OK); Medicare PIN 412863YPT8 (TX); Medicaid 345359902 (TX); and 2 more
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1720237696) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.