SERENA BHELA M.D. – NPI #1275873812
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

SERENA BHELA is a physician located in NAPA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1275873812 to SERENA BHELA on February 19, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Jun 13, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SERENA BHELA below.

NPI Profile for
SERENA BHELA

NPI Number
1275873812
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
SERENA BHELA
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
3230 BEARD RD STE 1
NAPA, CA 94558
Phone: (707) 253-7005 Fax: (707) 253-7271
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 CA A150813

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
SERENA BHELA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE
      MARTINEZ, CA 94553
    • JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - CONCORD CAMPUS
      2540 EAST ST
      CONCORD, CA 94520
    • JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER - WALNUT CREEK CAMPUS
      1601 YGNACIO VALLEY RD
      WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
    • SUTTER DELTA MEDICAL CENTER
      3901 LONE TREE WAY
      ANTIOCH, CA 94509
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • FMC DIABLO CONCORD
      508 CONTRA COSTA BLVD #D
      PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523
    • FMC DIABLO WALNUT CREEK
      365 LENNON LANE #160
      WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598

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