Vikas Bhatara, MD
NPI 1811026446 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Lake Bluff, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vikas Bhatara, MD is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Lake Bluff, IL (NPI 1811026446).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1811026446
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 51245 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
498 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 257 | $85 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 39 | $53 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 38 | $36 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 38 | $52 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 35 | $72 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 19 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 120 | 28 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 94 | 37 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Handihaler | 83 | 13 |
| Umeclidinium Bromidebrand: Incruse Ellipta | 78 | 11 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 62 | 13 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 48 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-02
- Last updated
- 2023-08-21
- Certified
- 2023-08-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vikas Bhatara's NPI number?
- Vikas Bhatara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811026446, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vikas Bhatara's specialty?
- Vikas Bhatara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vikas Bhatara located?
- Vikas Bhatara's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 Arbor Dr, Lake Bluff, IL 60044-1350.
- What is Vikas Bhatara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vikas Bhatara is (708) 321-0533.
- Does Vikas Bhatara accept Medicare?
- Vikas Bhatara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vikas Bhatara's NPI active?
- Yes — Vikas Bhatara's NPI (1811026446) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.