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BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D

Nephrology Physician in CARTERET, New Jersey. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
18K
Medicare Part D claims · 1K beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$36.76
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D filed 18,490 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in CARTERET, New Jersey, prescribing 86% generic.

18K
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

18,490 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/01/2006

NPI 1033156591

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

18,490 1172% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Nephrology Physician share within New Jersey

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within New Jersey

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nephrology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nephrology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in CARTERET, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D. NPI: 1033156591. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D credentials at 125 WASHINGTON AVE, CARTERET, NJ, 07008, with a listed phone of (732) 541-6521. NPI 1033156591 was issued on 06/01/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SINGH most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 18,490 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 1,463 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.4 million in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

125 WASHINGTON AVE
CARTERET, NJ 07008

Provider Details

NPI 1033156591
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/01/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

CARTERET MEDICAL ENTERPRISE INC
PERTH AMBOY, NJ
CENTRAL JERESY NEPHOROLOGY
EDISON, NJ
NORTH EDISON FAMILY PRACTICE GROUP LLC
EDISON, NJ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$37

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 18,490 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

18,490
Total Claims
$2.4M
Total Drug Cost
1,463
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
37,557
Total Day Supply
1,077,652
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$2.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$427K
Opioid Claims
28 (0.2% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
615

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.74
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male
Age Distribution
<65: 193, 65-74: 635, 75-84: 467, 85+: 168

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
1,097
Amlodipine Besylate
708
Metformin Hcl
635
Losartan Potassium
619
Pantoprazole Sodium
520
Levothyroxine Sodium
494
Furosemide
437
Hydrochlorothiazide
366
Metoprolol Succinate
361
Simvastatin
351

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nephrology Physician Overview

How BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D's 18,490 claims are above the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SINGH.

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D's specialty?
BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in CARTERET, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D.
How much does BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D wrote 18,490 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.4M in drug costs for 1,463 beneficiaries.
Where is BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D located?
BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D is located at 125 WASHINGTON AVE, CARTERET, NJ, 07008. Phone: (732) 541-6521.
What is BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D's NPI number?
BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033156591, issued on 06/01/2006.
Does BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.0M in brand drug costs.
Does BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D prescribe opioids?
Yes, BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.2%.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D accept Medicare?
BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D appears in CMS Medicare data with 18,490 Part D claims and 1,463 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D's credentials?
BIKRAMJIT SINGH, M.D's NPI is 1033156591 with credentials M.D. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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