Physician Profile
Based in Iowa City, IA, Sharathkumar M. Bhagavathi, MD is listed in the NPI registry under pathology. Sharathkumar is also listed as specializing in hematopathology. Medicare claims data shows Sharathkumar provided 428 services to 283 patients. The services billed most often include flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 9 to 15 markers, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure, and pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity. NPI 1396951661 identifies this record in the national registry.
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200 HAWKINS DR
Iowa City, IA 52242
3601 W. 13 MILE RD
Royal Oak, MI 48073
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428 services · 283 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 9 to 15 markers | Lab test | 88188 |
105 | More often than most peers in Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure | Lab test | 88341 |
94 | Less often than most peers in Pathology |
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
78 | Less often than most peers in Pathology |
| Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present | Lab test | 88311 |
41 | Less often than most peers in Pathology |
| Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers | Lab test | 88189 |
38 | Less often than most peers in Pathology |
| Interpretation and report of genetic testing | Lab test | 88291 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Pathology |
| Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure | Lab test | 88342 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Pathology |
| Surgical pathology consultation and report on referred slides prepared elsewhere | Lab test | 88321 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Pathology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Bhagavathi is a pathologist in Iowa City, IA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Pathology”.
NPI registry
Dr. Bhagavathi is listed at 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (319) 678-8197. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Dr. Bhagavathi's National Provider Identifier is 1396951661. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Dr. Bhagavathi attended Other, graduating in 1988. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Bhagavathi has 38 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1988, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bhagavathi the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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