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ARUN BHANDARI
NPI 1982796108
Anesthesiology in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since September 28, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
PITTSBURGH VA HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15240(412) 688-6359 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 28, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Arun Bhandari NPPES

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

ARUN BHANDARI (NPI 1982796108) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD070665L) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Upmc Mercy, and is a graduate of Other (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982796108
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameARUN BHANDARI
Location AddressPITTSBURGH VA HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY DRIVEPittsburgh, PA 15240
Mailing Address7091 Bennington Woods DrPittsburgh, PA 15237-6372
Phone(412) 688-6359
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateSeptember 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 28, 2021
✔ NPI 1982796108 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD070665L
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.
PITTSBURGH VA HOSPITAL, Pittsburgh, PA 15240
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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

Arun Bhandari 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 ID143358291
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100511000164
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Upmc Mercy

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390028
Location1400 Locust StreetPittsburgh, PA 15219 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390164
Location200 Lothrop StreetPittsburgh, PA 15213 · Allegheny County
Emergency services

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.

77.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.61
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.4

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 Arun Bhandari's NPI number?

The NPI number for Arun Bhandari is 1982796108. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 28, 2006.

Where is Arun Bhandari located?

Arun Bhandari practices at Pittsburgh VA Hospital University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240. The listed phone number is (412) 688-6359.

What is Arun Bhandari's specialty?

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

Is Arun Bhandari enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Arun 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.

Is Arun Bhandari affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Arun Bhandari is affiliated with Upmc Mercy and Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Arun Bhandari was last updated on May 28, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.