Ashok Parmar, M.D.
NPI 1164419073 · Pain Medicine Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ashok Parmar, M.D. is a Pain Medicine Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1164419073).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164419073
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A89459 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
13,529 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 3,912 | $115 |
| Unclassified DrugsJ3490 | 3,094 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,847 | $82 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 754 | $61 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0482 | 735 | $195 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan of Joint76881 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 3,679 | 1,229 |
| Gabapentin | 747 | 272 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 605 | 267 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 523 | 185 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 453 | 190 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 380 | 183 |
| Morphine Sulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$402 across 18 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
- 2005-10-05
- Last updated
- 2011-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ashok Parmar's NPI number?
- Ashok Parmar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164419073, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ashok Parmar's specialty?
- Ashok Parmar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ashok Parmar located?
- Ashok Parmar's practice location on file with NPPES is 8325 Brimhall Rd Ste 100, Bakersfield, CA 93312.
- What is Ashok Parmar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ashok Parmar is (661) 587-2468.
- Does Ashok Parmar accept Medicare?
- Ashok Parmar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ashok Parmar's NPI active?
- Yes — Ashok Parmar's NPI (1164419073) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-09-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.