arkansas
Specialties
Internist
Dr. Shalini Bichala
Dr. Shalini Bichala
Last updated: Apr 25, 2023

Dr. Shalini Bichala

  • Gender: Female
  • Experience: 19 years
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1548452634

Dr. Shalini Bichala MBBS

Internist

She is located at 1401 North Walton Boulevard in Bentonville, AR 72712. Can help patients with the following: Arthritis, Common Cold, Hyperlipidemia, Inguinal Hernia, Migraine, Mold Exposure. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548452634. Appointment can be made via the phone number (479) 319-5355. She is affiliated with 3 practices.

Conditions treated

Dr. Shalini Bichala, being an internist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Shalini Bichala.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acute Pain
  • Aging In Place
  • Anemia
  • Anxiety
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Autism
  • Birth Control Counseling
  • Bladder Control
  • Breastfeeding and Lactation
  • Chest Pain
  • Cholecystitis
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Common Cold
  • Constipation
  • Cystitis
  • Diabetes
  • Diarrhea
  • Edema
  • Fever
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • General Care
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hot Flashes
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hyponatremia
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Infant Care
  • Influenza
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Migraine
  • Mold Exposure
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Care
  • Prescription Refill
  • Thyroid Disease
  • Urethritis
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Women's Health

Procedures Performed by Dr. Shalini Bichala

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Shalini Bichala as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 7 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connected Silver (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold (QualChoiceLife) + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver (QualChoiceLife) PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 14 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Complete Gold PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Connected Silver PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connected Silver + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental PPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness
Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Choice Bronze HSA (QualChoice) POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Connected Silver (QualChoice) POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Connected Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold (QualChoice) POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze (QualChoice) POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold (QualChoice) POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental POS · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver (QualChoice) POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver (QualChoice) + Vision + Adult Dental POS · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Network data as of Feb 13, 2023, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 7 plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Bronze Exp Standardized PPO · Expanded Bronze True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Bronze Value PPO · Expanded Bronze True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Catastrophic HSA PPO · Catastrophic True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Gold Standardized PPO · Gold True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Gold Value PPO · Gold True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Silver AH PPO · Silver True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Silver Standardized PPO · Silver True Blue PPO Accepting new patients

Health Advantage

Network data as of Feb 13, 2023, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from Health Advantage
Health Advantage plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
HA Bronze Exp Standardized POS · Expanded Bronze True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
HA Bronze National POS · Expanded Bronze True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
HA Gold Premier National POS · Gold True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
HA Gold Standardized POS · Gold True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
HA Platinum Premier National POS · Platinum True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
HA Platinum Standardized POS · Platinum True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
HA Silver AH POS · Silver True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
HA Silver Standardized POS · Silver True Blue PPO Accepting new patients

Octave

Network data as of Feb 13, 2023, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 6 plans from Octave
Octave plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Octave Bronze Exp Standardized POS · Expanded Bronze Usable Mutual Connect PPO Accepting new patients
Octave Bronze Value POS · Expanded Bronze Usable Mutual Connect PPO Accepting new patients
Octave Gold Classic National POS · Gold Usable Mutual Connect PPO Accepting new patients
Octave Gold Standardized POS · Gold Usable Mutual Connect PPO Accepting new patients
Octave Silver AH POS · Silver Usable Mutual Connect PPO Accepting new patients
Octave Silver Standardized POS · Silver Usable Mutual Connect PPO Accepting new patients

Dental plans

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Network data as of Feb 13, 2023, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Dental Gold PPO · High True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Dental Gold Plus Vision PPO · High True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Dental Pediatric PPO · High True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Dental Platinum PPO · High True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Dental Platinum Plus Vision PPO · High True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Dental Platinum Premium PPO · High True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Dental Platinum Premium Plus Vision PPO · High True Blue PPO Accepting new patients
Dental Silver PPO · Low True Blue PPO Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Shalini Bichala is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Shalini Bichala is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Internal Medicine .

Bills through: Our Lady Of Lourdes Memorial Hospital Inc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Novo Nordisk $786
Sanofi $781
AstraZeneca $735

Other

Food and Beverage $6239
Promotional Speaking or Service $59

Additional Specialities

  • Family Physician

Affiliated practices

CHI Health Orthopedics (Papillion)
1413 S Washington St
Papillion, 68046 NE
(402) 717-0820
CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine/Pediatrics/Priority Care (W Broadway)
3135 W Broadway
Council Bluffs, 51501 IA
(712) 328-9100
Lourdes at Home
4102 Vestal Road
Vestal, 13850 NY
(607) 772-1598

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Questions & Answers

What conditions does Dr. Shalini Bichala treat?

Dr. Shalini Bichala provides treatment for Arthritis, Common Cold, Hyperlipidemia, Inguinal Hernia, Migraine, Mold Exposure. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Shalini Bichala accept patients with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield?

Yes, Dr. Shalini Bichala is listed in-network for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Does Dr. Shalini Bichala have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Shalini Bichala is affiliated with CHI Health Orthopedics (Papillion). For the full list of practices see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Shalini Bichala?

Dr. Shalini Bichala's office is located at 1401 North Walton Boulevard in Bentonville, AR 72712.