Asghar Bajwa, MD
NPI 1447429923 · Adult Medicine Physician · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Asghar Bajwa, MD is a Adult Medicine Physician provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1447429923).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447429923
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
237 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 86 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 68 | $87 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 52 | $41 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 31 | $2 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$123 (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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 40 | 39 |
| Cephalexin | 34 | 33 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 24 | 21 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 15 | 15 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 15 | 15 |
| Mupirocin | 13 | 12 |
| Naproxen | 12 | 12 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-02-28
- Last updated
- 2012-10-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Asghar Bajwa's NPI number?
- Asghar Bajwa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447429923, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Asghar Bajwa's specialty?
- Asghar Bajwa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Asghar Bajwa located?
- Asghar Bajwa's practice location on file with NPPES is 4228 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 70006-3000.
- What is Asghar Bajwa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Asghar Bajwa is (504) 456-5123.
- Does Asghar Bajwa accept Medicare?
- Asghar Bajwa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Asghar Bajwa's NPI active?
- Yes — Asghar Bajwa's NPI (1447429923) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.