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PUNAM S BHANDARI MD
NPI 1992747661
Internal Medicine in Knoxville, TN

Active since June 10, 2006PECOS Enrolled
200 FORT SANDERS WEST BLVD, SUITE 301, KNOXVILLE, TN 37922(865) 212-2285 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 18, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Punam S Bhandari Md NPPES

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

PUNAM S BHANDARI MD (NPI 1992747661) is an individual internal medicine provider in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (29585) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1992747661
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NamePUNAM S BHANDARICredential: MD
Location Address200 FORT SANDERS WEST BLVD, SUITE 301Knoxville, TN 37922-3357
Mailing Address1225 E Weisgarber Rd, Suite 200Knoxville, TN 37909-2604 · (865) 584-4747
Phone(865) 212-2285
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 18, 2014
✔ NPI 1992747661 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 29585
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.
200 FORT SANDERS WEST BLVD, Knoxville, TN 37922
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified3714823TN · Legacy Group
Medicare UPING78497
Medicaid3829970TN
Other110175513TN · Rr Medicare
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified3829970TN · Legacy Pin

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Punam S Bhandari Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

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

Summit Medical Group, PLLC
Same address
Internal Medicine
200 FORT SANDERS WEST BLVD, MEDICAL OFFICE BLDG #1 SUITE 304
Knoxville, TN 37922
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 1,003 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801975172 (865) 531-8848
The Southeast Permanente Medical Group
142 mi
Internal Medicine
3495 PIEDMONT ROAD NE, NINE PIEDMONT CENTER
Atlanta, GA 30305
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 1,389 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245266956 (404) 364-3821

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37922 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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 13

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

MRS. CARRIE R MCCOY NP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
200 FORT SANDERS WEST BLVD, MOB 1, SUITE 304
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
Knox County (865) 531-8848
JIMMY L HAWKINS MD
Internal Medicine
200 FORT SANDERS WEST BLVD, SUITE 304
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
Knox County (865) 531-8848
DR. TONY L MEYERS MD
Dermatology
200 FORT SANDERS WEST BLVD, SUITE 102
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
Knox County (865) 342-5811
MRS. CAMILLA C BENNETT MD
Family Medicine
200 FORT SANDERS WEST BLVD, STE 107, MDB 1
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
Knox County (865) 670-1003
DR. CHARLES I HUDDLESTON MD
Dermatology
200 FORT SANDERS WEST BLVD, SUITE 102
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
Knox County (865) 342-5811
CARRIE RUBINO PA
Physician Assistant
200 FORT SANDERS WEST BLVD
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
Knox County (865) 531-8848
KNOXVILLE EYE CENTER LLC
Ophthalmology
200 FORT SANDERS WEST BLVD, STE 101
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
Knox County (865) 694-2021
KNOXVILLE DERMATOLOGY GROUP PC
Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site
200 FORT SANDERS WEST BLVD, SUITE 102
KNOXVILLE, TN 37922
Knox County (865) 690-9467

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 Punam Bhandari's NPI number?

The NPI number for Punam Bhandari is 1992747661. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 10, 2006.

Where is Punam Bhandari located?

Punam Bhandari practices at 200 Fort Sanders West Blvd Suite 301, Knoxville, TN 37922. The listed phone number is (865) 212-2285.

What is Punam Bhandari's specialty?

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

Is Punam Bhandari enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Punam Bhandari is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Punam Bhandari's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Punam Bhandari reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Summit Medical Group, PLLC (Knoxville, TN) and The Southeast Permanente Medical Group (Atlanta, GA). 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 Punam Bhandari's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Punam Bhandari was last updated on August 18, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.