Quick answers
- Does Bhupesh R. Rathod accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bhupesh R. Rathod 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 Bhupesh R. Rathod see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 103 Original Medicare patients and 146 services for Bhupesh R. Rathod. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bhupesh R. Rathod's NPI number?
- 1699077263. 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 Bhupesh R. Rathod, 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 | 103 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 146 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)65 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)20 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)20 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)17 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)13 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Heart failure55%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
Hospitals where Bhupesh R. Rathod works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bhupesh R. Rathod 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 Clare HospitalLakewood, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500021
- St Joseph Medical CenterTacoma, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500108
- Valley Medical CenterRenton, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500088
Practice locations
Addresses where Bhupesh R. Rathod is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1717 S J StTacoma, WA 98405 (253) 426‑6341
- 400 S 43rd StRenton, WA 98055 (425) 228‑3450
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bhupesh R. Rathod as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Franciscan Medical Group1,421 clinicians in the group
- Valley Medical Group-Renton411 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hospitalists 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 | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699077263 |
| 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