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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Rita Bhakta's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rita Bhakta was last updated on July 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

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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, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Providence Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

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.

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 10

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

JOSEPH M MILLER MD

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