Dr Rakesh Bhalla, MD - Medicare Hospitalist in Cleveland, OH

Dr Rakesh Bhalla, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Cleveland, Ohio. He graduated from medical school in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Hospitalist. He is a member of the group practice Cleveland Clinic Foundation and his current practice location is 10654 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (216) 941-8888.

Dr Rakesh Bhalla is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35070248) 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 1720107006.

Contact Information

Dr Rakesh Bhalla, MD
10654 Lorain Ave,
Cleveland, OH 44111-5411
(216) 941-8888
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Rakesh Bhalla
GenderMale
SpecialityHospitalist
Experience43 Years
Location10654 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, Ohio
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 Rakesh Bhalla graduated from medical school in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720107006
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/28/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517083850
  • Enrollment ID: I20100924000084

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Rakesh Bhalla such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720107006NPI-NPPES
2023830MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 35070248 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cleveland Clinic Foundation18502035555680

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 Rakesh Bhalla allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679525919
PECOS PAC ID: 1850203555
Enrollment ID: O20031103000049

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 Rakesh Bhalla 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 Rakesh Bhalla, MD
7350 Deer Run,
Seven Hills, OH 44131-5268

Ph: (216) 520-2643
Dr Rakesh Bhalla, MD
10654 Lorain Ave,
Cleveland, OH 44111-5411

Ph: (216) 941-8888

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