Wajeeh Bakhsh, MD
NPI 1740675719 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Michigan City, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wajeeh Bakhsh, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Michigan City, IN (NPI 1740675719).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740675719
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 125075419 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,223 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 341 | $131 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 223 | $94 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, Minimum of 4 Views72110 | 121 | $52 |
| Mri Scan of Lower Spinal Canal Without Contrast72148 | 104 | $103 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 90 | $172 |
| X-Ray of Lower and Sacral Spine, 2-3 Views72100 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 169 | 76 |
| Methylprednisolone | 151 | 135 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 114 | 49 |
| Gabapentin | 110 | 45 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 76 | 37 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 31 | 20 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 27 | 13 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$11,125 across 49 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 (3)
- 251 E Huron StChicago, IL 60611Phone: (630) 362-7760
- 929 W Higgins RdSchaumburg, IL 60195-3203Phone: (847) 285-4200Fax: (847) 885-0130
- 601 Elmwood AveRochester, NY 14642-0001Phone: (585) 275-5168
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-06
- Last updated
- 2024-11-18
- Certified
- 2024-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wajeeh Bakhsh's NPI number?
- Wajeeh Bakhsh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740675719, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wajeeh Bakhsh's specialty?
- Wajeeh Bakhsh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wajeeh Bakhsh located?
- Wajeeh Bakhsh's practice location on file with NPPES is 1225 E Coolspring Ave Ste 200, Michigan City, IN 46360-6312.
- What is Wajeeh Bakhsh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wajeeh Bakhsh is (219) 861-8161.
- Does Wajeeh Bakhsh accept Medicare?
- Wajeeh Bakhsh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wajeeh Bakhsh's NPI active?
- Yes — Wajeeh Bakhsh's NPI (1740675719) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.