Quick answers
- Does Bhanu T. Chaganti accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bhanu T. Chaganti accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Bhanu T. Chaganti see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 285 Original Medicare patients and 514 services for Bhanu T. Chaganti. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bhanu T. Chaganti's NPI number?
- 1396233813. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Bhanu T. Chaganti, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 285 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 514 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)132 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)95 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)51 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)40 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)39 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Heart failure42%
- Chronic kidney disease41%
Hospitals where Bhanu T. Chaganti works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bhanu T. Chaganti at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- St Anthony HospitalGig Harbor, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500151
- St Clare HospitalLakewood, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500021
- St Francis Community HospitalFederal Way, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500141
- St Joseph Medical CenterTacoma, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500108
- St Michael Medical CenterSilverdale, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 500039
Practice locations
Addresses where Bhanu T. Chaganti is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1802 Yakima Ave, Suite 302Tacoma, WA 98405 (253) 627‑1244
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bhanu T. Chaganti as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Franciscan Medical Group1,421 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Washington →
Other cardiologists in Tacoma
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tacoma, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Franciscan Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396233813 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians