MS. BARKHA BHANDARI MD
NPI 1952803447
Internal Medicine in Toms River, NJ

Q: What is Barkha Bhandari's NPI number?

The NPI number for Barkha Bhandari is 1952803447. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 1, 2018.

Q: What is Barkha Bhandari's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Barkha Bhandari was last updated on March 4, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.

Active since March 01, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

99 ROUTE 37 W, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755(732) 937-8939 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 4, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 4, 2024, Mar 1, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Ms. Barkha Bhandari Md NPPES

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

MS. BARKHA BHANDARI MD (NPI 1952803447) is an individual internal medicine provider in Toms River, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA11603900) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Bronx.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952803447

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameMS. BARKHA BHANDARICredential: MD

Location Address99 ROUTE 37 WToms River, NJ 08755-6423

Mailing Address99 Route 37 WToms River, NJ 08755-6423 · (732) 937-8939

Phone(732) 937-8939

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateMarch 1, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 4, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 4, 2024

✔ NPI 1952803447 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA11603900

Definition

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

99 ROUTE 37 W, Toms River, NJ 08755

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13424 Kossuth Ave # 9C-01Bronx, NY 10467-2410 · Phone (718) 519-3972

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Oscar Health.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

Ms. Barkha Bhandari 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 ID5496103921

PECOS Enrollment IDI20231122000933

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

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

Rwjbh Emergency Medicine Associates, LLC

43 mi

Emergency Medicine

3 EXECUTIVE DR, STE 400
Somerset, NJ 08873

Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
1,557 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1912510041 (732) 867-9618

Rwjbh Observation Associates LLC

56 mi

Emergency Medicine

94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD
Livingston, NJ 07039

Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
1,913 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1760095806 (888) 724-7123

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 5

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.

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.

395 services167 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.

130 services76 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

109 services108 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

65 services65 patients

Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497

Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.

26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Newark, NJ

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number310002

Location201 Lyons AveNewark, NJ 07112 · Essex County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Community Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Toms River, NJ

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number310041

Location99 Rt 37 WestToms River, NJ 08755 · Ocean County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08755 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

$140.34 typical visit price

range $61.59 – $185.05

Typical copayment $35.08 (range $15.39 – $46.26)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$107.94 typical visit price

range $20.08 – $150.98

Typical copayment $26.98 (range $5.02 – $37.74)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER INC

General Acute Care Hospital

99 ROUTE 37 W
TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755

Ocean County (732) 557-8000

SARAH B SCHWARTZ APN

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

99 ROUTE 37 W
TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755

Ocean County (732) 557-8283

JC SURGICAL FIRST ASSIST, LLC

Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)

99 ROUTE 37 W
TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755

Ocean County (732) 552-9856

DR. ROMIL NIRAJKUMAR PATEL MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

99 ROUTE 37 W
TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755

Ocean County (732) 557-8000

SOPHIA HAN MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

99 ROUTE 37 W
TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755

Ocean County (732) 557-2604

DONNA JEAN GRANDO PHARMD

Pharmacist

99 ROUTE 37 W, CMC PHARMACY DEPT.
TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755

Ocean County (732) 557-8000

MICHAEL J LAVECCHIA MD

Internal Medicine

99 ROUTE 37 W
TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755

Ocean County (732) 557-8000

DR. PAUL MARK JENNINGS DO

Internal Medicine

99 ROUTE 37 W
TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755

Ocean County (732) 557-8000

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 Barkha Bhandari's NPI number?

The NPI number for Barkha Bhandari is 1952803447. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 1, 2018.

Where is Barkha Bhandari located?

Barkha Bhandari practices at 99 Route 37 W, Toms River, NJ 08755. The listed phone number is (732) 937-8939.

What is Barkha Bhandari's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Barkha Bhandari enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Barkha Bhandari 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 Barkha Bhandari's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Barkha Bhandari reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Rwjbh Emergency Medicine Associates, LLC (Somerset, NJ) and Rwjbh Observation Associates LLC (Livingston, NJ). 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 Barkha Bhandari's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Barkha Bhandari accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Oscar Health list Barkha Bhandari 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.

Is Barkha Bhandari affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Barkha Bhandari is affiliated with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Community Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Barkha Bhandari was last updated on March 4, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.