Bhavani Pokala, M.D.
NPI 1356723225 · Surgery Physician · Centerville, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bhavani Pokala, M.D. is a Surgery Physician provider in Centerville, OH (NPI 1356723225).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356723225
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 01085501A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$306 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2231 Carew StFort Wayne, IN 46805-4713Phone: (260) 266-8900Fax: (260) 266-8935
- 9000 N Main St Ste 233Englewood, OH 45415-1184Phone: (937) 208-5300Fax: (937) 208-5650
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-26
- Last updated
- 2025-08-27
- Certified
- 2025-08-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bhavani Pokala's NPI number?
- Bhavani Pokala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356723225, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bhavani Pokala's specialty?
- Bhavani Pokala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bhavani Pokala located?
- Bhavani Pokala's practice location on file with NPPES is 6611 Clyo Rd Ste F, Centerville, OH 45459-2785.
- What is Bhavani Pokala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bhavani Pokala is (937) 208-5300.
- Does Bhavani Pokala accept Medicare?
- Bhavani Pokala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bhavani Pokala's NPI active?
- Yes — Bhavani Pokala's NPI (1356723225) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.