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CHRIS BAHLER M.D.
NPI 1891776779
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Kokomo, IN

Active since November 08, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1907 W SYCAMORE ST FL 3, KOKOMO, IN 46901(765) 236-8363 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 6, 2023, May 23, 2022, Nov 14, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Chris Bahler M.d. NPPES

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

CHRIS BAHLER M.D. (NPI 1891776779) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Kokomo, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01036952) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Kokomo, and is a graduate of Other (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891776779
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameCHRIS BAHLERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1907 W SYCAMORE ST FL 3Kokomo, IN 46901
Mailing Address1907 W Sycamore St Fl 3Kokomo, IN 46901-5148
Phone(765) 236-8363
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateNovember 8, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 6, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 6, 2023
✔ NPI 1891776779 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in IN · 01036952
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 01036952A (IN)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License 01036952A (IN)
1907 W SYCAMORE ST FL 3, Kokomo, IN 46901
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12401 Columbus BlvdKokomo, IN 46901-6455 · Phone (765) 236-0786 · Fax (765) 236-0790

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Plan, Inc..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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Chris Bahler M.d. 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 ID3870566383
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220329002301
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 3

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
114 services38 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
37 services25 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.
20 services16 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46901 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
$122.49 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $30.62 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

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

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
19%279 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
22%176 patients
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
32%518 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
34%89 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
92%1,937 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
80%222 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%420 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
23%897 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
31%901 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
77%897 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
92%897 patients5/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
30%897 patients
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 28

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

Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers18 claims60 services$1.62 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with aerosol compressor or ultrasonic generator A7013
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
4 suppliers12 claims30 services$0.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers20 claims20 services$91.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers22 claims55 services$33.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers18 claims98 services$20.58 avg. paid by Medicare
Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers11 claims63 services$14.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. NANCY WILLIAM BETHUEL MD
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
1907 W SYCAMORE ST FL 3
KOKOMO, IN 46901
Howard County (765) 236-8363
MICHELE B WEIBERG MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1907 W SYCAMORE ST FL 3
KOKOMO, IN 46901
Howard County (765) 236-8363

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 Chris Bahler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chris Bahler is 1891776779. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 8, 2005.

Where is Chris Bahler located?

Chris Bahler practices at 1907 W Sycamore St Fl 3, Kokomo, IN 46901. The listed phone number is (765) 236-8363.

What is Chris Bahler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Chris Bahler enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chris Bahler 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 Chris Bahler accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Plan, Inc. list Chris Bahler 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 Chris Bahler was last updated on April 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.