HIMANSHU BHUTANI M.D
NPI 1962672550
Hospitalist in Tacoma, WA

Active since March 10, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1717 S J ST, TACOMA, WA 98405(253) 426-6341(253) 426-6344 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 5, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Himanshu Bhutani M.d NPPES

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

HIMANSHU BHUTANI M.D (NPI 1962672550) is an individual hospitalist provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD60142647) and active in the NPI registry since March 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Joseph Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Federal Way.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962672550
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameHIMANSHU BHUTANICredential: M.D
Location Address1717 S J STTacoma, WA 98405-4933
Mailing Address1717 S J StTacoma, WA 98405-4933 · (253) 426-6341 · Fax (253) 426-6344
Fax(253) 426-6344
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMarch 10, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 5, 2021
NPPES CertifiedAugust 5, 2021
NPI 1962672550 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in WA · MD60142647
Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD60142647 (WA)
1717 S J ST, Tacoma, WA 98405

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 134515 9th Ave SFederal Way, WA 98003-6761 · Phone (253) 426-6341 · Fax (253) 426-6344

Other Identifiers 2

Other0265848WA · State L&i
Medicaid2008335WA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Himanshu Bhutani 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 ID6507058781
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101006000480
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 4

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 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.
189 services113 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.
184 services102 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.
74 services70 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
65 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Joseph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500108
Location1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Francis Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Federal Way, WA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500141
Location34515 9th Avenue SFederal Way, WA 98003 · King County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98405 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

Registered Nurse
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Anesthesiology
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Physician Assistant
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Internal Medicine
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Pharmacist
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Registered Nurse (Obstetric, Inpatient)
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Anesthesiology
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1717 S J ST
TACOMA, WA 98405

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 Himanshu Bhutani's NPI number?

The NPI number for Himanshu Bhutani is 1962672550. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 10, 2008.

Where is Himanshu Bhutani located?

Himanshu Bhutani practices at 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405. The listed phone number is (253) 426-6341.

What is Himanshu Bhutani's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Himanshu Bhutani enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Himanshu Bhutani 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 Himanshu Bhutani accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Himanshu Bhutani 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 Himanshu Bhutani affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Himanshu Bhutani is affiliated with St Joseph Medical Center and St Francis Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Himanshu Bhutani was last updated on August 5, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.