STEPHEN JAMES BHANDARKAR MD
NPI 1700191509
Emergency Medicine in Big Rapids, MI

NPI Status: Active since August 17, 2010

Contact Information

605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI
ZIP 49307
Phone: (231) 796-8691

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 16
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About STEPHEN BHANDARKAR

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Stephen Bhandarkar, a provider established in Big Rapids, Michigan with a medical specialization in Emergency Medicine and more than 16 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 2010. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1700191509 assigned on August 2010. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207P00000X with license number 4301505141 (MI). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated February 2025.

NPI
1700191509
Provider Name
STEPHEN JAMES BHANDARKAR MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
605 OAK ST BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
Location Phone
(231) 796-8691
Mailing Address
4100 EMBASSY DR SE STE 400 GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546
Mailing Phone
(616) 975-1845
Medical School Name
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MED (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/CHM-URB)
Graduation Year
2010
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
08-17-2010
Last Update Date
02-24-2025
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Emergency Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207P00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
4301505141
License State
MI
Taxonomy Description
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207L00000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Anesthesiology

4301505141 (MI)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Extra - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Saver HSA - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Bronze Secure - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Gold - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Gold Extra - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver Extra - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Silver Saver - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Preferred HMO Value - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Select HMO Bronze Extra - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Select HMO Bronze Saver HSA - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Select HMO Bronze Secure - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Select HMO Silver - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Select HMO Silver Extra - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Select HMO Silver Saver - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Select HMO Value - HMO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Extra - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze HSA - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Bronze Secure - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Gold - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Gold Extra - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver Extra - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA - PPO
  • Blue Cross� Premier PPO Value - PPO
  • Bronze 4 - HMO
  • Bronze 8 - HMO
  • Gold 1 - HMO
  • Gold 1 with Adult Vision Services - HMO
  • Gold 12 - HMO
  • Gold 8 - HMO
  • Gold 8 with Rx Copay - HMO
  • Silver 1 - HMO
  • Silver 1 with Adult Vision Services - HMO
  • Silver 1 with Rx Copay and Adult Vision Services - HMO
  • Silver 12 - HMO
  • Silver 12 with first 4 free PCP or MH visits - HMO
  • Silver 12 with First 4 Primary Care Visits Free - HMO
  • Silver 8 - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Stephen Bhandarkar is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Stephen Bhandarkar is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 7113167180

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20210927002067

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only

An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. 1 to 3 leads or sensors are placed on your body to capture this data. A physician then reviews the results to evaluate your heart's health.

This service was performed 11 times for 11 patients

Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

This service was performed 51 times for 47 patients

Emergency department visit for problem of high severity

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

This service was performed 39 times for 39 patients

Emergency department visit for problem of moderate severity

An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.

This service was performed 26 times for 26 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $21.18 for a new patient copayment and $24.11 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 49307 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $84.74
  • Minimum New Patient Price $54.34
  • Maximum New Patient Price $166.68
  • Average New Patient Copayment $21.18
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.58
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.67

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $96.44
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.09
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $135.4
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $24.11
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.27
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.85

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Stephen Bhandarkar is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
COREWELL HEALTH REED CITY HOSPITAL300 N PATTERSON, PO BOX 75
REED CITY, MI 49677
(616) 225-6901Critical Access Hospitals
SPARROW IONIA HOSPITAL3565 S STATE ROAD
IONIA, MI 48846
(616) 527-4200Critical Access Hospitals

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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation


The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.

Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation.
1700191509
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit.
270029250
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24.
2 + 7 + 0 + 0 + 2 + 9 + 2 + 5 + 0 + 24 = 51
Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit.
60 - 51 = 99

The NPI number 1700191509 is valid because the calculated check digit 9 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.

NPI Name / Type Taxonomy Address
1780650929 CHRISTOPHER W KESTING CRNA
Individual
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
(231) 592-8691
1598856734CENTRAL MICHIGAN EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, P.C.
Organization
Emergency Medicine605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
(231) 592-4250
1295802387 MARTA L JOHNSON RD
Individual
Dietitian, Registered605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
(231) 592-4297
1497894273MRS. SHARON K SWEDENBORG CRNA
Individual
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
(231) 796-8691
1508984246 DAVID G ELWELL M.D.
Individual
Emergency Medicine605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
(231) 592-4250
1811173206 ROBERT O NELSON PA-C
Individual
Physician Assistant605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
(231) 592-4250
1629256912 RYAN ST JOHN PA-C
Individual
Physician Assistant605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
(231) 592-4250
1477705549IMAGING CONSULTANTS, PLLC
Organization
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
(616) 364-6700
1720313646DR. CRAIG B KARSAMA M.D.
Individual
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
(231) 796-8691
1366725954MECOSTA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
Organization
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
(231) 796-8691
1386693471MECOSTA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
Organization
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
(231) 592-4407
1295784395MECOSTA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
Organization
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
(231) 592-4407
1275866006MECOSTA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
Organization
Hospitalist605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
(231) 796-8691
1508935867MR. DAVID STANLEY LAUNDER PA
Individual
Physician Assistant (Surgical)605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
(231) 592-4250
1285683383MECOSTA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
Organization
Rehabilitation Unit605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
(231) 796-8691
1326053620 STEPHEN BRIAN RUPP MD
Individual
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
(616) 364-6700
1407202161 MARC RICHARD ROBINSON PA-C
Individual
Physician Assistant (Medical)605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
(616) 391-3139
1164925608MRS. REBECCA LYNN BRINKS OTRL
Individual
Occupational Therapist605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
(231) 592-4453
1275018533 SHANNON JOY BEHLING AGCNS-BC
Individual
Clinical Nurse Specialist605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
(231) 592-4237
1265520266 JOHN M BANISH M.D.
Individual
Anesthesiology605 OAK ST
BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307
(616) 364-4200

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1700191509, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on August 17, 2010

The provider is located at 605 Oak St Big Rapids, Mi 49307 and the phone number is (231) 796-8691

The provider's speciality is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X

The provider has more than 16 years of experience. He graduated from University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) in 2010.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.

Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $84.74 with an average copayment of $21.18 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $96.44 and an average copayment of 24.11. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.

The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only, Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity, Emergency department visit for problem of high severity and Emergency department visit for problem of moderate severity.

The practitioner is affiliated to the following hospital(s): COREWELL HEALTH REED CITY HOSPITAL and SPARROW IONIA HOSPITAL. Hospital affiliations are identified through self-reporting data and service claims based on the place of service.

This NPI record was last updated on August 17, 2010. To officially update your NPI information contact the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) at 1-800-465-3203 (NPI Toll-Free) or by email at [email protected].
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