Bakul Desai, MD
NPI 1376654624 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · North Bergen, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bakul Desai, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in North Bergen, NJ (NPI 1376654624).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376654624
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MA03746000 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
958 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 139 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 122 | $100 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 77 | $189 |
| Complete Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93923 | 66 | $116 |
| Complete Ultrasound of Within the Brain Blood Flow93886 | 62 | $302 |
| Ultrasound of Aorta, Vena Cava, Groin Vessels Or Bypass Grafts93979 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Nebivolol Hcl | 65 | 18 |
| Valsartan | 64 | 21 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 55 | 18 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 43 | 11 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 36 | 11 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 32 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 27 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-31
- Last updated
- 2024-11-05
- Certified
- 2024-11-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bakul Desai's NPI number?
- Bakul Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376654624, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bakul Desai's specialty?
- Bakul Desai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bakul Desai located?
- Bakul Desai's practice location on file with NPPES is 1625 Jfk Blvd, North Bergen, NJ 07047.
- What is Bakul Desai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bakul Desai is (201) 216-3060.
- Does Bakul Desai accept Medicare?
- Bakul Desai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bakul Desai's NPI active?
- Yes — Bakul Desai's NPI (1376654624) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.