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DR. RITA M BHAKTA O.D.
NPI 1821137530
Optometrist in Tucson, AZ

Active since February 06, 2007PECOS Enrolled
707 N ALVERNON WAY STE 301, TUCSON, AZ 85711(520) 694-1460(520) 505-2476 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Rita M Bhakta O.d. NPPES

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

DR. RITA M BHAKTA O.D. (NPI 1821137530) is an individual optometrist in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (01191) and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821137530
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RITA M BHAKTACredential: O.D.
Location Address707 N ALVERNON WAY STE 301Tucson, AZ 85711-1848
Mailing Address655 N Alvernon Way Ste 204Tucson, AZ 85711-1825 · (520) 694-1460 · Fax (520) 505-2476
Phone(520) 694-1460
Fax(520) 505-2476
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 6, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 16, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJuly 16, 2025
✔ NPI 1821137530 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 01191
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.
707 N ALVERNON WAY STE 301, Tucson, AZ 85711
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter Health, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield 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. Rita M Bhakta O.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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Rita Bhakta reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Banner-University Medical Group
3.0 mi
Nutrition, Education
535 N WILMOT RD STE 101
Tucson, AZ 85711
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 1,514 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932708328 (520) 694-5437
Sean J. Mccafferty, MD, PC
8.8 mi
Ophthalmology
2177 W ORANGE GROVE RD
Tucson, AZ 85741
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316146574 (520) 327-3487

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85711 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
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.24 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $17.31 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 13

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. BURKE LIEPPMAN OD
Optometrist
707 N ALVERNON WAY STE 301
TUCSON, AZ 85711
Pima County (520) 694-1460
JOHN D TWELKER OD, PHD
Optometrist
707 N ALVERNON WAY STE 301
TUCSON, AZ 85711
Pima County (520) 694-1460
ELHAM GHAHARI
Ophthalmology (Glaucoma Specialist)
707 N ALVERNON WAY STE 301
TUCSON, AZ 85711
Pima County (520) 694-1460
ROMMEL ALBERTO IZAGUIRRE PEREIRA MD
Ophthalmology (Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist)
707 N ALVERNON WAY STE 301
TUCSON, AZ 85711
Pima County (520) 694-1460
CATHERINE CHIA-YU LIU O.D.
Optometrist
707 N ALVERNON WAY STE 301
TUCSON, AZ 85711
Pima County (520) 694-1460
GAVIN TRENT JAIME OD
Optometrist
707 N ALVERNON WAY STE 301
TUCSON, AZ 85711
Pima County (520) 694-1460
ROXANA URSEA MD
Ophthalmology
707 N ALVERNON WAY STE 301
TUCSON, AZ 85711
Pima County (520) 694-1460
DR. ARTHUR WATSON II OD
Optometrist
707 N ALVERNON WAY STE 301
TUCSON, AZ 85711
Pima County (520) 694-1460

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 Rita Bhakta's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rita Bhakta is 1821137530. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 6, 2007.

Where is Rita Bhakta located?

Rita Bhakta practices at 707 N Alvernon Way Ste 301, Tucson, AZ 85711. The listed phone number is (520) 694-1460.

What is Rita Bhakta's specialty?

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

Is Rita Bhakta enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rita Bhakta is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Rita Bhakta's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rita Bhakta reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Banner-University Medical Group (Tucson, AZ) and Sean J. Mccafferty, MD, PC (Tucson, AZ). 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 Rita Bhakta's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rita Bhakta accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 11 other insurers list Rita Bhakta 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 Rita Bhakta was last updated on July 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.