Dr. Smitha Bhikkaji , MD
Internal Medicine • Silver Spring, MD
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Smitha Bhikkaji, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Silver Spring, MD. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1999, Dr. Bhikkaji delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1500 FOREST GLEN RD.
Dr. Bhikkaji maintains professional affiliations with Usacs Integrated Acute Care Services Of Maryland Llc, Emergency Medicine Associates P.A., P.C. and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least, hospital discharge day management, more than. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
1500 Forest Glen Rd
Silver Spring, MD 209101483
Medicare Profile & Education
Other
1999
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Silver Spring, MD
Practicing in Silver Spring, MD (4114 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
99233
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
|
187 | 103 | $993.02 | $122.39 |
|
99223
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
|
121 | 121 | $1929.91 | $182.19 |
|
99232
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
|
90 | 61 | $687.08 | $80.72 |
|
99239
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes
|
52 | 50 | $978.32 | $119.58 |
|
99291
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
|
17 | 14 | $2128.64 | $178.78 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2023-11-22NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208M00000X
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Emergency Medicine Associates P.a., P.c.
1850 Town Ctr Pkwy, Reston, VA 201903204
Phone: 2406862300
Usacs Integrated Acute Care Services Of Maryland Llc
11711 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD 207445151
Phone: 3012032250
Emergency Medicine Associates P.a., P.c.
200 Memorial Ave, Westminster, MD 211575726
Phone: 4108716700
Emergency Medicine Associates P.a., P.c.
15225 Heathcote Blvd, Haymarket, VA 201696264
Phone: 2406862300
Emergency Medicine Associates P.a., P.c.
1701 N George Mason Dr, Arlington, VA 222053610
Phone: 7035585000
Emergency Medicine Associates P.a., P.c.
24570 Stone Springs Blvd, Dulles, VA 201662247
Phone: 2406862300
Emergency Medicine Associates P.a., P.c.
24440 Stone Springs Blvd, Dulles, VA 201662247
Phone: 2406862300
Emergency Medicine Associates P.a., P.c.
4320 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 223041535
Phone: 7035043000
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax
Internal Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physician Assistant - Medical
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Hospitalist
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physician Assistant - Medical
Physician Assistant (Certified)
Internal Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Physician Assistant
Physician Assistant
Career & Practice History Timeline
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1500 FOREST GLEN RD, SILVER SPRING, MD 209101483 (Tel: 3017547991)
Registered at PO BOX 83819, GAITHERSBURG, MD 208833819 (Tel: 3017547991)
Recorded as SMITHA BHIKKAJI, M.D
Hospitalist (License #D0064100 in MD)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
Po Box 83819
Gaithersburg, MD 208833819
Phone: 3017547991
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