Richard Bakst, M.D.
NPI 1528226339 · Radiation Oncology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Radiation Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Bakst, M.D. is a Radiation Oncology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1528226339).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528226339
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Radiation Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 250177-1 (NY)
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
18 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
1,128 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereoscopic X-Ray Guidance for Localization of Target Volume for the Delivery of Radiation TherapyG6002 | 330 | $22 |
| Intermediate Proton Beam Radiation Treatment77523 | 127 | $1,079 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 90 | $143 |
| Calculation of Radiation Therapy Dose77300 | 83 | $35 |
| Ct Guidance for Insertion of Radiation Therapy Fields77014 | 78 | $134 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 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
- 2008-05-29
- Last updated
- 2019-07-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Bakst's NPI number?
- Richard Bakst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528226339, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Bakst's specialty?
- Richard Bakst is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Radiation Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Bakst located?
- Richard Bakst's practice location on file with NPPES is 1184 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10029.
- What is Richard Bakst's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Bakst is (212) 241-7500.
- Does Richard Bakst accept Medicare?
- Richard Bakst is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Bakst's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Bakst's NPI (1528226339) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.