Laura Bhatia, PA-C
NPI 1598258659 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Oxnard, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Bhatia, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Oxnard, CA (NPI 1598258659).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598258659
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA59858 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
40 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 29 | $102 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 11 | $150 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $102–$150 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- St. John'S Hospital Camarillo - 2309 Antonio AvenueCamarillo, CA 93010Phone: (805) 485-2400Fax: (805) 485-3025
- 2901 Squalicum PkwyBellingham, WA 98225-1851Phone: (360) 734-5400
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-06-12
- Last updated
- 2022-01-24
- Certified
- 2022-01-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Bhatia's NPI number?
- Laura Bhatia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598258659, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Bhatia's specialty?
- Laura Bhatia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laura Bhatia located?
- Laura Bhatia's practice location on file with NPPES is St. John'S Regional Medical Center- 1600 Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA 93030.
- What is Laura Bhatia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Bhatia is (805) 485-2400.
- Does Laura Bhatia accept Medicare?
- Laura Bhatia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Bhatia's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Bhatia's NPI (1598258659) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.