Sukhkarn Bains, MD
NPI 1598128225 · Internal Medicine Physician · Folsom, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sukhkarn Bains, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Folsom, CA (NPI 1598128225).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598128225
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A151756 (CA)
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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
686 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test for Allergy Using Allergenic Extract95004 | 520 | $4 |
| Professional Service for Multiple Injections of Allergen95117 | 151 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 15 | $131 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $4–$131 (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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 47 | 46 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 27 | 24 |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid | 26 | 26 |
| Azithromycin | 21 | 21 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 19 | 19 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 17 | 11 |
| Prednisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$141 across 2 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 925 Seneca StSeattle, WA 98101-2742Phone: (206) 583-6079
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-03-31
- Last updated
- 2022-07-25
- Certified
- 2021-06-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sukhkarn Bains's NPI number?
- Sukhkarn Bains's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598128225, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sukhkarn Bains's specialty?
- Sukhkarn Bains is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sukhkarn Bains located?
- Sukhkarn Bains's practice location on file with NPPES is 2155 Iron Point Rd, Folsom, CA 95630-8707.
- What is Sukhkarn Bains's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sukhkarn Bains is (916) 817-5000.
- Does Sukhkarn Bains accept Medicare?
- Sukhkarn Bains is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sukhkarn Bains's NPI active?
- Yes — Sukhkarn Bains's NPI (1598128225) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.