Dr Amar Krishna Bhat, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Bellaire, TX

Dr Amar Krishna Bhat, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Cornea And External Diseases Specialist" physician in Bellaire, Texas. He went to Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine and graduated in 2015 and has 9 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Plaza Eye Clinic, Pa and his current practice location is 5555 West Loop S Ste 150, Bellaire, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (713) 666-4224.

Dr Amar Krishna Bhat is licensed to practice in Texas (license number S4601) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1427443514.

Contact Information

Dr Amar Krishna Bhat, MD
5555 West Loop S Ste 150,
Bellaire, TX 77401-2108
(713) 666-4224
(713) 666-4201

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Amar Krishna Bhat
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience9 Years
Location5555 West Loop S Ste 150, Bellaire, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Amar Krishna Bhat attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 2015
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427443514
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/06/2015
  • Last Update Date: 07/31/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193068476
  • Enrollment ID: I20200624000047

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Amar Krishna Bhat such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427443514NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0120XOphthalmology - Cornea And External Diseases Specialist S4601 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Plaza Eye Clinic, Pa54967927314

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 Amar Krishna Bhat allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePlaza Eye Clinic, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487761292
PECOS PAC ID: 5496792731
Enrollment ID: O20050408000507

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 Amar Krishna Bhat 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 Amar Krishna Bhat, MD
5555 West Loop S Ste 150,
Bellaire, TX 77401-2108

Ph: (713) 666-4224
Dr Amar Krishna Bhat, MD
5555 West Loop S Ste 150,
Bellaire, TX 77401-2108

Ph: (713) 666-4224

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