Amit Bhattu, - Medicare Urology in Altoona, PA

Amit Bhattu, is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Altoona, Pennsylvania. He graduated from medical school in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Pittsburgh Physicians and his current practice location is 1414 8th Avenue, Red Arrow Suite, Altoona, Pennsylvania. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (814) 944-2811.

Amit Bhattu is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania (license number MD470733) 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 1073031324.

Contact Information

Amit Bhattu,
1414 8th Avenue, Red Arrow Suite,
Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 944-2811
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Physician's Profile

Full NameAmit Bhattu
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience20 Years
Location1414 8th Avenue, Altoona, Pennsylvania
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:
  • Amit Bhattu graduated from medical school in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073031324
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/07/2017
  • Last Update Date: 05/28/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072937069
  • Enrollment ID: I20200723001447

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Amit Bhattu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073031324NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology MD470733 (Pennsylvania)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Upmc AltoonaAltoona, PAHospital
Upmc Bedford MemorialEverett, PAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians87299902393721

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. Amit Bhattu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Pittsburgh Physicians
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1619935004
PECOS PAC ID: 8729990239
Enrollment ID: O20040308000883

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. Amit Bhattu 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
Amit Bhattu,
1414 8th Avenue, Red Arrow Suite,
Altoona, PA 16602

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Amit Bhattu,
1414 8th Avenue, Red Arrow Suite,
Altoona, PA 16602

Ph: (814) 944-2811

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