Dr Carolyn M Bhakta, MD - Medicare Surgical Oncology in Zion, IL

Dr Carolyn M Bhakta, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery" physician in Zion, Illinois. She went to University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Surgical Oncology. She is a member of the group practice Patient First Inc and her current practice location is 2520 Elisha Ave, Zion, Illinois. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (847) 731-5641.

Dr Carolyn M Bhakta is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036.141240) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1740509264.

Contact Information

Dr Carolyn M Bhakta, MD
2520 Elisha Ave,
Zion, IL 60099-2676
(847) 731-5641
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Carolyn M Bhakta
GenderFemale
SpecialitySurgical Oncology
Experience14 Years
Location2520 Elisha Ave, Zion, Illinois
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Carolyn M Bhakta attended and graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740509264
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/24/2010
  • Last Update Date: 01/05/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022239847
  • Enrollment ID: I20160930000052

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Carolyn M Bhakta such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740509264NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 036141240 (Illinois)Secondary
208600000XSurgery A157074 (California)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 036.141240 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Midwestern Region Med CenterZion, ILHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Patient First Inc327444659690

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Carolyn M Bhakta allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NamePatient First Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548258072
PECOS PAC ID: 3274446596
Enrollment ID: O20031111000788

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Carolyn M Bhakta is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Carolyn M Bhakta, MD
2520 Elisha Ave,
Zion, IL 60099-2676

Ph: (847) 731-5641
Dr Carolyn M Bhakta, MD
2520 Elisha Ave,
Zion, IL 60099-2676

Ph: (847) 731-5641

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