Muhammad Bakhsh, MD
NPI 1619226420 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Muhammad Bakhsh, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1619226420).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619226420
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A134291 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
2,059 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 435 | $92 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 314 | $14 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 239 | $204 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 222 | $116 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 190 | $165 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 115 | 57 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 109 | 52 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 93 | 47 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 79 | 37 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 58 | 25 |
| Lisinopril | 46 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,084 across 30 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-09-07
- Last updated
- 2023-06-09
- Certified
- 2023-06-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Muhammad Bakhsh's NPI number?
- Muhammad Bakhsh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619226420, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Muhammad Bakhsh's specialty?
- Muhammad Bakhsh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Muhammad Bakhsh located?
- Muhammad Bakhsh's practice location on file with NPPES is 5945 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309-0610.
- What is Muhammad Bakhsh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Muhammad Bakhsh is (661) 323-4278.
- Does Muhammad Bakhsh accept Medicare?
- Muhammad Bakhsh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Muhammad Bakhsh's NPI active?
- Yes — Muhammad Bakhsh's NPI (1619226420) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-06-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.