Vikas Bawa, D.P.M.
NPI 1053480475 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Newark, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vikas Bawa, D.P.M. is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Newark, NJ (NPI 1053480475).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053480475
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- D.P.M.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MD00260200 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
574 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 227 | $65 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 84 | $49 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 54 | $70 |
| Removal of Fingernails Or Toenails, 6 Or More Nails11721 | 48 | $25 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 44 | $138 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$353 across 6 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-07
- Last updated
- 2008-09-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vikas Bawa's NPI number?
- Vikas Bawa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053480475, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vikas Bawa's specialty?
- Vikas Bawa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Vikas Bawa located?
- Vikas Bawa's practice location on file with NPPES is 1060 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102-2397.
- What is Vikas Bawa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vikas Bawa is (973) 642-6500.
- Does Vikas Bawa accept Medicare?
- Vikas Bawa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vikas Bawa's NPI active?
- Yes — Vikas Bawa's NPI (1053480475) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-09-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.