Dr Tarika Bhuta, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Birmingham, AL

Dr Tarika Bhuta, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. She went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. She is a member of the group practice Mccool And Bhuta Ear Nose And Throat Specialists and her current practice location is 3055 Independence Dr, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 414-1368.

Dr Tarika Bhuta is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number MD00025241) 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 1841265071.

Contact Information

Dr Tarika Bhuta, MD
3055 Independence Dr,
Birmingham, AL 35209-4167
(205) 414-1368
(205) 414-1367

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Tarika Bhuta
GenderFemale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience26 Years
Location3055 Independence Dr, Birmingham, Alabama
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 Tarika Bhuta attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1841265071
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/21/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294779344
  • Enrollment ID: I20050620000314

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Tarika Bhuta such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1841265071NPI-NPPES
009932227MedicaidAL
051527777OtherALBCBS PROVIDER NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology MD00025241 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mccool And Bhuta Ear Nose And Throat Specialists60029886072

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 Tarika Bhuta allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameMccool & Bhuta Ear Nose And Throat Specialists
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467628818
PECOS PAC ID: 6002988607
Enrollment ID: O20080626000192

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 Tarika Bhuta 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 Tarika Bhuta, MD
3055 Independence Dr,
Birmingham, AL 35209-4167

Ph: (205) 414-1368
Dr Tarika Bhuta, MD
3055 Independence Dr,
Birmingham, AL 35209-4167

Ph: (205) 414-1368

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