Walter Bakun, MD
NPI 1093812539 · Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician · Morris Plains, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Bakun, MD is a Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician provider in Morris Plains, NJ (NPI 1093812539).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1093812539
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MA45488 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
36 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 23 | $52 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 13 | $88 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $52–$88 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 180 | 60 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 98 | 20 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 50 | 14 |
| Metformin Hcl | 47 | 14 |
| Losartan Potassium | 44 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 43 | 11 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$19 across 1 record (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
- 2006-09-19
- Last updated
- 2009-02-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Bakun's NPI number?
- Walter Bakun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093812539, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Bakun's specialty?
- Walter Bakun is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walter Bakun located?
- Walter Bakun's practice location on file with NPPES is 59 Koch Ave, Morris Plains, NJ 07950-4400.
- What is Walter Bakun's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Bakun is (973) 539-1800.
- Does Walter Bakun accept Medicare?
- Walter Bakun is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Bakun's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Bakun's NPI (1093812539) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-02-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.