Shalini Bichala, MBBS
NPI 1548452634 · Family Medicine Physician · Bentonville, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shalini Bichala, MBBS is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Bentonville, AR (NPI 1548452634).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548452634
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MBBS
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26062 (NE)
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 tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
969 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 246 | $115 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 116 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 115 | $163 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 114 | $82 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 78 | $15 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 99 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 133 | 45 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 124 | 40 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 122 | 49 |
| Gabapentin | 99 | 38 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 86 | 32 |
| Lisinopril | 82 | 33 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$120 across 1 record (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 (1)
- 5002 Underwood AveOmaha, NE 68132-2236Phone: (402) 717-0785
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-13
- Last updated
- 2023-04-25
- Certified
- 2023-04-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shalini Bichala's NPI number?
- Shalini Bichala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548452634, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shalini Bichala's specialty?
- Shalini Bichala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shalini Bichala located?
- Shalini Bichala's practice location on file with NPPES is 1401 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712-4676.
- What is Shalini Bichala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shalini Bichala is (479) 319-5355.
- Does Shalini Bichala accept Medicare?
- Shalini Bichala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shalini Bichala's NPI active?
- Yes — Shalini Bichala's NPI (1548452634) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.