Quick answers
- Does Castigliano M. Bhamidipati accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Castigliano M. Bhamidipati 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 Castigliano M. Bhamidipati see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 69 Original Medicare patients and 211 services for Castigliano M. Bhamidipati. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Castigliano M. Bhamidipati's NPI number?
- 1992968887. 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 Castigliano M. Bhamidipati, 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 | 69 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 211 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Prolonged hospital inpatient or observation care evaluation and management service(s) beyond the total time for the primary service (when the primary service has been selected using time on the date of the primary service); each additional 15 minutes by th (G0316)39 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)16 services
- Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (33533)12 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%
- Ischemic heart disease61%
- Atrial fibrillation54%
- Heart failure45%
- Diabetes41%
Hospitals where Castigliano M. Bhamidipati works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Castigliano M. Bhamidipati 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.
- OHSU Hospital and ClinicsPortland, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380009
- PeaceHealth Southwest Medical CenteVancouver, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 500050
Practice locations
Addresses where Castigliano M. Bhamidipati is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 505 NE 87th AveVancouver, WA 98664
- 8821 NE 5th StVancouver, WA 98664 (360) 514‑1900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Castigliano M. Bhamidipati as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- PeaceHealth249 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
Other thoracic surgeons in Vancouver
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Vancouver, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in PeaceHealth
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| 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) | 1992968887 |
| 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