Sumeet K Bhinder, MD - Medicare Rheumatology in Bakersfield, CA

Sumeet K Bhinder, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Rheumatology" physician in Bakersfield, California. She graduated from medical school in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Rheumatology. She is a member of the group practice Sumeet Bhinder Md Inc and her current practice location is 4208 Rosedale Hwy, Suite 302-405, Bakersfield, California. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (661) 588-4001.

Sumeet K Bhinder is licensed to practice in California (license number A97529) 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 1881776094.

Contact Information

Sumeet K Bhinder, MD
4208 Rosedale Hwy, Suite 302-405,
Bakersfield, CA 93308-6170
(661) 588-4001
(661) 588-4082

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Physician's Profile

Full NameSumeet K Bhinder
GenderFemale
SpecialityRheumatology
Experience28 Years
Location4208 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield, California
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:
  • Sumeet K Bhinder graduated from medical school in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881776094
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/01/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406958016
  • Enrollment ID: I20070228000702

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Sumeet K Bhinder such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881776094NPI-NPPES
1441639MedicaidCA
DR0563OtherCARAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RR0500XInternal Medicine - Rheumatology A97529 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Adventist Health BakersfieldBakersfield, CAHospital
Bakersfield Memorial HospitalBakersfield, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Sumeet Bhinder Md Inc55979584703

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. Sumeet K Bhinder allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameSumeet Bhinder Md Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649584319
PECOS PAC ID: 5597958470
Enrollment ID: O20101023000218

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. Sumeet K Bhinder 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
Sumeet K Bhinder, MD
3850 Riverlakes Dr, Suite B,
Bakersfield, CA 93312-6662

Ph: (661) 588-4001
Sumeet K Bhinder, MD
4208 Rosedale Hwy, Suite 302-405,
Bakersfield, CA 93308-6170

Ph: (661) 588-4001

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