Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Gary Bakst, M.D.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (CMS: Endocrinology) · Albany, NY
- NPI 1275530537
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.2 / 100 · 2023
- 40 yrs in practice
- Male
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1365 Washington Ave, Ste 300
Albany, NY 122061098
(518) 489-4704
fax (518) 489-0512
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1986 — 40 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RE0101X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- New York #173178
- Medicaid
- NY #01697781
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1275530537. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,290
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$100,765
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 830 | 500 | $93 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 175 | 147 | $63 | |
77080 |
Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | 138 | 138 | $9 | |
95251 |
Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report | 51 | 30 | $32 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 39 | 39 | $124 | |
99442 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | 36 | 30 | $64 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 21 | 21 | $122 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 10 peers in Albany Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician, average services per provider: 124. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,431
Transactions
129
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilly USA, LLC | 31 | $439.92 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 16 | $268.40 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 16 | $264.88 | |
| Amgen INC. | 11 | $255.65 | |
| Radius Health, INC. | 6 | $149.78 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 14 | $136.06 | |
| Mannkind Corporation | 6 | $107.16 | |
| Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC | 5 | $105.70 | |
| Dexcom, INC. | 4 | $90.59 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 5 | $82.50 | |
| Insulet Corporation | 5 | $79.19 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 3 | $65.60 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 4 | $61.37 | |
| Ascendis Pharma INC | 2 | $56.75 | |
| Tandem Diabetes Care, INC. | 1 | $42.59 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,560
Patients
1,378
Total drug cost
$2,744,526
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 959 | 283 | $22,067 |
| Ozempic (Semaglutide) | Brand | 473 | 119 | $971,453 |
| Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium) | Brand | 464 | 129 | $39,273 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 410 | 128 | $3,439 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 383 | 117 | $5,528 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 342 | 89 | $494,079 |
| Trulicity (Dulaglutide) | Brand | 230 | 57 | $396,381 |
| Novolog Flexpen (Insulin Aspart) | Brand | 223 | 81 | $348,478 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 210 | 70 | $4,320 |
| Lantus Solostar (Insulin Glargine,Hum.Rec.Anlog) | Brand | 169 | 61 | $160,210 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Gary Bakst's medical specialty?
Dr. Gary Bakst practices Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Albany, NY.
Where does Dr. Gary Bakst practice?
Dr. Gary Bakst practices at 1365 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 122061098. Office phone: 5184894704.
What is Dr. Gary Bakst's NPI?
Dr. Gary Bakst's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275530537, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gary Bakst accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gary Bakst accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gary Bakst commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (HCPCS 77080). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.