Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Bakul Desai, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · North Bergen, NJ

  • NPI 1376654624
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 52 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1625 JFK Blvd
North Bergen, NJ 07047
(201) 216-3060
fax (201) 499-0253
Mailing address
1625 Jkf Blvd
North Bergen, NJ 070476302

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 5, 2024
Year of graduation
1974 — 52 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Jersey #25MA03746000
Medicaid
NJ #3705307

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1376654624. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,107
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$156,417
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 186 72 $97
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 154 67 $15
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 84 62 $193
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 74 60 $119
93979 Ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts 73 60 $108
93886 Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow 72 59 $315
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 71 59 $177
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 69 56 $281
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 68 56 $174
96374 Injection of drug or substance into vein 48 48 $43

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 143. This provider delivers 7.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
470
Patients
88
Total drug cost
$62,346
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 61 14 $829
Valsartan Generic 61 25 $1,795
Nebivolol Hcl Generic 52 19 $4,171
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 51 19 $224
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 33 11 $511
Losartan Potassium Generic 31 0 $486
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 29 0 $153
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 23 0 $28,895
Simvastatin Generic 23 0 $285
Ranolazine Er (Ranolazine) Brand 20 0 $3,731

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Bakul Desai's medical specialty?
Dr. Bakul Desai practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in North Bergen, NJ.
Where does Dr. Bakul Desai practice?
Dr. Bakul Desai practices at 1625 JFK Blvd, North Bergen, NJ 07047. Office phone: 2012163060.
What is Dr. Bakul Desai's NPI?
Dr. Bakul Desai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376654624, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bakul Desai accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bakul Desai accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bakul Desai commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.