Quick answers
- Does R Bhawani Prasad accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says R Bhawani Prasad 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 R Bhawani Prasad see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 137 Original Medicare patients and 283 services for R Bhawani Prasad. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is R Bhawani Prasad's NPI number?
- 1679534994. 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 R Bhawani Prasad, 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 | 137 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 283 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)80 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)57 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)48 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)48 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)18 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%
- Arthritis71%
- Anxiety66%
- Depression60%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia59%
Practice locations
Addresses where R Bhawani Prasad is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4321 Fir StEast Chicago, IN 46312 (219) 392‑7005
- 901 Macarthur BlvdMunster, IN 46321 (219) 836‑4563
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists R Bhawani Prasad as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Care Network Inc379 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in East Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in East Chicago, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Care Network Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1972 (54 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679534994 |
| 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
- 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