Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Bhalachandra Kulkarni, MD
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: General Practice) · Albuquerque, NM
- NPI 1609953272
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 83.0 / 100 · 2023
- 54 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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12836 Lomas Blvd Ne, Suite D
Albuquerque, NM 871126210
(505) 298-0230
fax (505) 296-0171
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1972 — 54 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New Mexico #83/234
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609953272. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
623
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$32,033
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 176 | 106 | $53 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 123 | 85 | $86 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 103 | 95 | $8 | |
G0444 |
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 82 | 82 | $17 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 77 | 77 | $122 | |
81002 |
Urinalysis, manual test | 34 | 32 | $3 | |
82270 |
Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors | 17 | 17 | $4 | |
G0102 |
Prostate cancer screening; digital rectal examination | 11 | 11 | $22 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 104 peers in this city , average services per provider: 76. This provider delivers 8.2× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,342
Patients
746
Total drug cost
$45,301
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 375 | 120 | $7,993 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 245 | 76 | $2,993 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 210 | 66 | $3,815 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 204 | 68 | $2,638 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 173 | 54 | $3,101 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 170 | 56 | $4,724 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 165 | 49 | $1,981 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 151 | 42 | $3,436 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 129 | 42 | $3,732 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 110 | 37 | $1,568 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Bhalachandra Kulkarni's medical specialty?
Dr. Bhalachandra Kulkarni practices Family Medicine Physician in Albuquerque, NM.
Where does Dr. Bhalachandra Kulkarni practice?
Dr. Bhalachandra Kulkarni practices at 12836 Lomas Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 871126210. Office phone: 5052980230.
What is Dr. Bhalachandra Kulkarni's NPI?
Dr. Bhalachandra Kulkarni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609953272, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bhalachandra Kulkarni accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bhalachandra Kulkarni accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bhalachandra Kulkarni commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.