GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES
NPI 1770797573
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Tampa, FL
About Gastroenterology Associates NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES (NPI 1770797573) is a healthcare organization registered as an anatomic pathology & clinical pathology in Tampa, Florida and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. The organization lists Purnachander R Bikkasani, President, as its authorized official.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Names 1
Other Identifiers 1
Group Practice 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Gastroenterology Associates is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization
19Medicare enrollment records show 19 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Gastroenterology Associates, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.
Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 7
Clinicians, nearest first (19)
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 Bikkasani, Ram & Hellstern, MD P.A.'s NPI number?
The NPI number for Bikkasani, Ram & Hellstern, MD P.A. is 1770797573. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2007. The provider is doing business as Gastroenterology Associates.
Where is Bikkasani, Ram & Hellstern, MD P.A. located?
Bikkasani, Ram & Hellstern, MD P.A. is located at 10421 University Center Dr Suite 500A, Tampa, FL 33612. The listed phone number is (813) 549-1046.
What is Bikkasani, Ram & Hellstern, MD P.A.'s specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.
Is Bikkasani, Ram & Hellstern, MD P.A. enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Bikkasani, Ram & Hellstern, MD P.A. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
How many clinicians bill Medicare through Bikkasani, Ram & Hellstern, MD P.A.?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 19 clinicians in 7 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Bikkasani, Ram & Hellstern, MD 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. The largest specialties are Gastroenterology (7), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (4) and Internal Medicine (2). Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
What insurance does Bikkasani, Ram & Hellstern, MD P.A. accept?
Health plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) list Bikkasani, Ram & Hellstern, MD P.A. 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 Bikkasani, Ram & Hellstern, MD P.A. was last updated on October 15, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.
# Gastroenterology Associates · NPI 1770797573
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology organization in Tampa, Florida. Organization record, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 10, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1770797573 (Entity type: Organization)
- **Enumerated:** May 10, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology · taxonomy 207ZP0102X
- **Legal business name:** Bikkasani, Ram & Hellstern, Md P.a.
- **Organization subpart:** Yes (part of Bikkasani Ram Hellstern)
- **Authorized official:** Purnachander Bikkasani, PRESIDENT
## Practice location
- **Address:** 10421 UNIVERSITY CENTER DR, SUITE 500A, Tampa, FL 33612-6427
- **Phone:** (813) 549-1046 · **Fax:** (813) 549-1051
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Clinicians billing through this organization:** 19 clinicians in 7 Medicare specialties reassign Medicare billing to this organization (form CMS-855R); largest: Gastroenterology (7), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) (4), Internal Medicine (2); 2 practice within 10 miles · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 15, 2007
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare ID-Type Unspecified K2282A (FL)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1770797573) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.