Gurkirpal Nijjar, MD.
NPI 1770556870 · Psychiatry Physician · Schenectady, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gurkirpal Nijjar, MD. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Schenectady, NY (NPI 1770556870).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770556870
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 163978 (NY)
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
20 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
150 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 61 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 55 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 34 | $51 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $51–$117 (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 · 54 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 268 | 40 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 217 | 36 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 181 | 29 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 170 | 31 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 155 | 18 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 152 | 23 |
| Clonidine Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-09
- Last updated
- 2012-12-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gurkirpal Nijjar's NPI number?
- Gurkirpal Nijjar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770556870, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gurkirpal Nijjar's specialty?
- Gurkirpal Nijjar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gurkirpal Nijjar located?
- Gurkirpal Nijjar's practice location on file with NPPES is 2082 Orchard Park Dr, Schenectady, NY 12309-2237.
- What is Gurkirpal Nijjar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gurkirpal Nijjar is (518) 382-9116.
- Does Gurkirpal Nijjar accept Medicare?
- Gurkirpal Nijjar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gurkirpal Nijjar's NPI active?
- Yes — Gurkirpal Nijjar's NPI (1770556870) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-12-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.