VIKAS BHATARA MD
NPI 1811026446
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Lake Bluff, IL

Active since March 02, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
400 ARBOR DR, LAKE BLUFF, IL 60044(708) 321-0533 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 21, 2023, Dec 22, 2021, Aug 13, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Vikas Bhatara Md NPPES

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

VIKAS BHATARA MD (NPI 1811026446) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Lake Bluff, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036116058) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vista Medical Center East, and maintains a secondary practice location in Minot.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811026446
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameVIKAS BHATARACredential: MD
Location Address400 ARBOR DRLake Bluff, IL 60044-1350
Mailing Address400 Arbor DrLake Bluff, IL 60044-1350 · (708) 321-0533
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateMarch 2, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 10, 2026
NPI 1811026446 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
Licenses Licensed in IL · 036116058 Licensed in WI · 51245
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License 10562 (ND), 51245 (WI), 036116058 (IL)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Sleep MedicineTaxonomy 207RS0012X · License 036116058 (IL)
400 ARBOR DR, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1PO Box 5010Minot, ND 58702-5010 · Phone (701) 857-3517

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Vikas Bhatara Md 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 ID5496762726
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081223000533, I20100204000121
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 12

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
257 services231 patients
Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613
Albuterol is a medication used to treat breathing problems. It is administered as an inhalation solution through a device called DME (Durable Medical Equipment). The solution is FDA-approved and non-compounded. Each unit dose contains 1 mg of the medicine.
111 services36 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
39 services38 patients
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060
This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.
38 services37 patients
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726
This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.
38 services37 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
35 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Vista Medical Center East

Acute Care Hospitals · Waukegan, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number140084
Location1324 North Sheridan RoadWaukegan, IL 60085 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St. Agnes Hospital Hospice

Acute Care Hospitals · Fond Du Lac, WI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520088
Location430 E Division StFond Du Lac, WI 54935 · Fond Du Lac County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60044 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
$137.43 typical visit price
range $59.81 – $181.38
Typical copayment $34.35 (range $14.95 – $45.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.07 typical visit price
range $19.15 – $147.12
Typical copayment $26.26 (range $4.78 – $36.78)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 21

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
8 suppliers75 claims75 services$38.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
8 suppliers83 claims83 services$84.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
7 suppliers91 claims193 services$32.81 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers35 claims172 services$19.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers33 claims153 services$15.25 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
7 suppliers83 claims83 services$55.59 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Vikas Bhatara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vikas Bhatara is 1811026446. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 2, 2007.

Where is Vikas Bhatara located?

Vikas Bhatara practices at 400 Arbor Dr, Lake Bluff, IL 60044. The listed phone number is (708) 321-0533.

What is Vikas Bhatara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Vikas Bhatara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vikas Bhatara 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.

What insurance does Vikas Bhatara accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Home State Health, Aspirus Health Plan and CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) and 3 other insurers list Vikas Bhatara 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.

Is Vikas Bhatara affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vikas Bhatara is affiliated with Vista Medical Center East and St. Agnes Hospital Hospice.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vikas Bhatara was last updated on June 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.