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NILESH U BHAKTA MD
NPI 1831115823
Anesthesiology in Oro Valley, AZ

Active since July 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1551 E TANGERINE ROAD, ATTN MEDICAL STAFF SERVICES, ORO VALLEY, AZ 85755(520) 901-3559(520) 901-3642 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 10, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Nilesh U Bhakta Md NPPES

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

NILESH U BHAKTA MD (NPI 1831115823) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Oro Valley, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (31999) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831115823
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameNILESH U BHAKTACredential: MD
Location Address1551 E TANGERINE ROAD, ATTN MEDICAL STAFF SERVICESOro Valley, AZ 85755
Mailing AddressOro Valley Anesthesia Pllc, Dept 9538Los Angeles, CA 90084-9538 · (520) 529-0313 · Fax (520) 901-3642
Phone(520) 901-3559
Fax(520) 901-3642
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJuly 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 10, 2017
✔ NPI 1831115823 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 31999
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1551 E TANGERINE ROAD, Oro Valley, AZ 85755
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PINZ103271AZ
Medicare PINZ198073AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Oscar Health, Oscar Health Plan, Inc. and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nilesh U Bhakta 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 ID5890768956
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040817000443
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Nilesh Bhakta reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ias Arizona PLLC
13 mi
Anesthesiology
5301 E GRANT RD
Tucson, AZ 85712
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 264 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1689359747 (520) 327-5461
Gateway Anesthesia And Pain Associates PLLC
80 mi
Pain Medicine
4824 E BASELINE RD STE 140
Mesa, AZ 85206
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 94 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1710026125 (480) 924-7091
Scottsdale Surgical Partners LLC
98 mi
Anesthesiology
8901 E RAINTREE DR STE 100
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 77 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396232559 (209) 956-7725
Valley Anesthesiology Consultants, Inc.
107 mi
Anesthesiology
2262 E ROSE GARDEN LN
Phoenix, AZ 85024
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 518 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285660704 (954) 939-5000
Anesthesia Partners Of Arizona LLC
830 mi
Anesthesiology
2221 LAKESIDE BLVD STE 600
Richardson, TX 75082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 390 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619452901 (855) 285-2455

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
32 services32 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
19 services19 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
15 services15 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.
12 services12 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…
15%213 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pre-operative OSA assessment
Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
74%539 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

JOHN S POLSON MD
Anesthesiology
1551 E TANGERINE ROAD, ATTN MEDICAL STAFF SERVICES
ORO VALLEY, AZ 85755
Pima County (520) 901-3559

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 Nilesh Bhakta's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nilesh Bhakta is 1831115823. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 14, 2006.

Where is Nilesh Bhakta located?

Nilesh Bhakta practices at 1551 E Tangerine Road Attn Medical Staff Services, Oro Valley, AZ 85755. The listed phone number is (520) 901-3559.

What is Nilesh Bhakta's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Nilesh Bhakta enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nilesh Bhakta 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Nilesh Bhakta's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nilesh Bhakta reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Ias Arizona PLLC (Tucson, AZ), Gateway Anesthesia And Pain Associates PLLC (Mesa, AZ), Scottsdale Surgical Partners LLC (Scottsdale, AZ), Valley Anesthesiology Consultants, Inc. (Phoenix, AZ) and Anesthesia Partners Of Arizona LLC (Richardson, TX). 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 Nilesh Bhakta's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nilesh Bhakta accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Oscar Health, Oscar Health Plan, Inc. and Oscar Insurance Company list Nilesh 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 Nilesh Bhakta was last updated on February 10, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.