Ashwin Babu, MD
NPI 1497044770 · Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Newark, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ashwin Babu, MD is a Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician provider in Newark, NJ (NPI 1497044770).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497044770
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 268748 (MA)
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
15 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
595 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 | 318 | $138 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 139 | $111 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 87 | $178 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 19 | $99 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 18 | $64 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Medium Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-04-07
- Last updated
- 2016-10-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ashwin Babu's NPI number?
- Ashwin Babu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497044770, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ashwin Babu's specialty?
- Ashwin Babu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ashwin Babu located?
- Ashwin Babu's practice location on file with NPPES is 185 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103-2757.
- What is Ashwin Babu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ashwin Babu is (973) 972-4595.
- Does Ashwin Babu accept Medicare?
- Ashwin Babu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ashwin Babu's NPI active?
- Yes — Ashwin Babu's NPI (1497044770) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-10-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.