BHUPENDAR TAYAL
Accepted Insurance for NPI 1821668310
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Houston, TX

Active since June 28, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.48/100
CMS Quality Rating
6565 FANNIN STREET, HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL, HOUSTON, TX 77030(346) 238-5038 Get Directions

NPPES record last updated: February 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 12, 2025, Jun 28, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

Accepted Insurance & Health Plans Health Insurance Marketplace

Marketplace plan participation on file for this provider · 2026 plan year

BHUPENDAR TAYAL, a internal medicine provider in Houston, TX, is listed as in-network for 29 health insurance plans from 3 insurance companies, led by Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Health Advantage and Octave. This list is compiled from the CMS Health Insurance Marketplace public use files for the 2026 plan year.

Verify before you schedule: insurance networks change throughout the plan year. Confirm coverage directly with your insurance company or this practice’s billing office before booking an appointment.
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Insurance Companies
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Plan Options
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Network Types
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Largest Network · 15 plans
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29 plans · 29 plan IDs · 2026 plan year

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

15 plans · Individual market · listed as True Blue PPO

Bronze Exp Standardized

BronzePPOArkansas
Plan ID75293AR1200029

Bronze Value

BronzePPOArkansas
Plan ID75293AR1200024

Catastrophic HSA

CatastrophicPPOArkansas
Plan ID75293AR1200035

Dental Gold Plus Vision

GoldPPOArkansasDental only
Plan ID75293AR1230004

Dental Gold

GoldPPOArkansasDental only
Plan ID75293AR1230003

Dental Pediatric

PPOArkansasDental only
Plan ID75293AR1230001

Dental Platinum Plus Vision

PlatinumPPOArkansasDental only
Plan ID75293AR1230006

Dental Platinum Premium Plus Vision

PlatinumPPOArkansasDental only
Plan ID75293AR1230008

Dental Platinum Premium

PlatinumPPOArkansasDental only
Plan ID75293AR1230007

Dental Platinum

PlatinumPPOArkansasDental only
Plan ID75293AR1230005

Dental Silver

SilverPPOArkansasDental only
Plan ID75293AR1230002

Gold Standardized

GoldPPOArkansas
Plan ID75293AR1200025

Gold Value

GoldPPOArkansas
Plan ID75293AR1200030

Silver AH

SilverPPOArkansas
Plan ID75293AR1200004

Silver Standardized

SilverPPOArkansas
Plan ID75293AR1200026

Health Advantage

8 plans · Individual market · listed as True Blue PPO

HA Bronze Exp Standardized

BronzePOSArkansas
Plan ID13262AR0230007

HA Bronze National

BronzePOSArkansas
Plan ID13262AR0230006

HA Gold Premier National

GoldPOSArkansas
Plan ID13262AR0230009

HA Gold Standardized

GoldPOSArkansas
Plan ID13262AR0230004

HA Platinum Premier National

PlatinumPOSArkansas
Plan ID13262AR0230010

HA Platinum Standardized

PlatinumPOSArkansas
Plan ID13262AR0230011

HA Silver AH

SilverPOSArkansas
Plan ID13262AR0230002

HA Silver Standardized

SilverPOSArkansas
Plan ID13262AR0230005

Octave

6 plans · Individual market · listed as Usable Mutual Connect PPO

Octave Bronze Exp Standardized

BronzePOSArkansas
Plan ID48772AR0010004

Octave Bronze Value

BronzePOSArkansas
Plan ID48772AR0010005

Octave Gold Classic National

GoldPOSArkansas
Plan ID48772AR0010008

Octave Gold Standardized

GoldPOSArkansas
Plan ID48772AR0010001

Octave Silver AH

SilverPOSArkansas
Plan ID48772AR0010003

Octave Silver Standardized

SilverPOSArkansas
Plan ID48772AR0010002
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Coverage Questions FAQs

Common questions about this provider’s insurance participation, answered from the CMS Health Insurance Marketplace and Medicare enrollment files.

What insurance does BHUPENDAR TAYAL accept?

Marketplace files for the 2026 plan year list BHUPENDAR TAYAL as in-network for 29 plans from 3 insurance companies. The largest networks are Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield (15 plans), Health Advantage (8 plans), Octave (6 plans). The full list above shows each plan's metal level, network type, and plan IDs.

Is BHUPENDAR TAYAL enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. CMS enrollment files show this provider accepts Medicare assignment, meaning they agree to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. The provider is also enrolled in PECOS, which certifies them to order, refer, and prescribe for Medicare beneficiaries.

What network types does BHUPENDAR TAYAL participate in?

The accepted plans include 15 PPO plans and 14 POS plans. PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) plans cover out-of-network care at a higher cost and do not require referrals. POS (Point of Service) plans combine HMO-style referrals with partial out-of-network coverage.

Where does this insurance data come from and how current is it?

Plan participation is compiled from the official CMS Health Insurance Marketplace public use files for the 2026 plan year and refreshed as CMS publishes updated files. Networks change during the year, so always verify coverage with the insurance company or the provider's office before scheduling care.