Bhalachandra Kulkarni, MD
NPI 1609953272 · Family Medicine Physician · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bhalachandra Kulkarni, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1609953272).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609953272
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 83/234 (NM)
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
495 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 | 107 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 82 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 70 | $52 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 68 | $17 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 67 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 94 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 417 | 124 |
| Lisinopril | 285 | 89 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 250 | 83 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 219 | 68 |
| Losartan Potassium | 198 | 56 |
| Metformin Hcl | 195 | 55 |
| Gabapentin |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-01
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bhalachandra Kulkarni's NPI number?
- Bhalachandra Kulkarni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609953272, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bhalachandra Kulkarni's specialty?
- Bhalachandra Kulkarni is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bhalachandra Kulkarni located?
- Bhalachandra Kulkarni's practice location on file with NPPES is 12836 Lomas Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87112-6210.
- What is Bhalachandra Kulkarni's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bhalachandra Kulkarni is (505) 298-0230.
- Does Bhalachandra Kulkarni accept Medicare?
- Bhalachandra Kulkarni is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bhalachandra Kulkarni's NPI active?
- Yes — Bhalachandra Kulkarni's NPI (1609953272) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.