# Bharat H Barai, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/bharat-barai-md-1649257650
NPI: 1649257650
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Bharat H Barai, MD is a hematology/oncology based in Merrillville, IN practicing at The Methodist Hospitals Inc with NPI 1649257650.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Hematology/Oncology
- Secondary specialties: INTERNAL MEDICINE
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Graduation year: 1971
- NPI: 1649257650 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1649257650))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: The Methodist Hospitals Inc
- Address: 8701 Broadway, Merrillville, IN, 464107035
- Phone: (219) 736-2800
- Group practice size: 126 members

## Insurance accepted (8 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [HCSC: BCBS Illinois](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-illinois) — 109 plans
- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 18 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 12 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 10 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 6 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 3 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Bharat H Barai, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1649257650).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 73 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $1,992.

Largest disclosed payer: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP ($351 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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