# Shalini Bichala, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/shalini-bichala-md-1548452634
NPI: 1548452634
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Shalini Bichala, MD is a family practice based in Bentonville, AR practicing at Mercy Health Northwest Arkansas Communities with NPI 1548452634 and offers telehealth visits.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Family Practice
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Female
- Graduation year: 2001
- Telehealth: Yes
- NPI: 1548452634 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1548452634))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Mercy Health Northwest Arkansas Communities
- Address: 1401 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR, 727124676
- Phone: (479) 319-5355
- Group practice size: 317 members

## Insurance accepted (5 networks)

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

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 9 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Shalini Bichala, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1548452634).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 1 disclosed payment from medical industry sources totaling approximately $120.

Largest disclosed payer: Averitas Pharma Inc. ($120 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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