2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1255407888 MD
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JAMES BHASKAR, MD

Family Medicine Physician in KIRKLAND, Washington. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 381 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

JAMES BHASKAR, MD filed 3,226 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Medicine Physician in KIRKLAND, Washington, prescribing 90% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
90%
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.

JAMES BHASKAR, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,226 Top 11% higher than 89% 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)

JAMES BHASKAR, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 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 JAMES BHASKAR, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/27/2006

NPI 1255407888

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,226 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Family Medicine Physician share within Washington

1. Family Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Medicine Physician share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Medicine 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).

JAMES BHASKAR, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 11800 NE 128TH ST, KIRKLAND, WA, 98034, with a listed phone of (425) 899-5200. NPI 1255407888 was issued on 11/27/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BHASKAR 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 3,226 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 381 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $296K in drug spend, split 10% brand-name and 90% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%. 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.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

11800 NE 128TH ST
KIRKLAND, WA 98034

Provider Details

NPI 1255407888
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/27/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JAMES BHASKAR, MD 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.

SELECT OUTPATIENT SERVICES INC
GLENVIEW, IL
SELECT REHABILITATION, LLC
GLENVIEW, IL

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

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JAMES BHASKAR, MD. To verify JAMES BHASKAR, MD's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JAMES BHASKAR, MD — brand share 10.0%
Specialty average (est.)

10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 3,226 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.

3,226
Total Claims
$296K
Total Drug Cost
381
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,961
Total Day Supply
200,793
Brand vs Generic
10% brand / 90% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$232K
Generic Drug Cost
$63K
Opioid Claims
130 (4.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
103

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.01
Gender Split
40% female / 60% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: 230, 75-84: 108, 85+: 22

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What JAMES BHASKAR, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Levothyroxine Sodium
174
Atorvastatin Calcium
170
Amlodipine Besylate
107
Gabapentin
100
Trazodone Hcl
88
Metoprolol Succinate
79
Tamsulosin Hcl
79
Metformin Hcl
72
Lisinopril
71
Rosuvastatin Calcium
62

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How JAMES BHASKAR, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

JAMES BHASKAR, MD's 3,226 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in Washington

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Washington, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BHASKAR.

Compare Family Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JAMES BHASKAR, MD's specialty?
JAMES BHASKAR, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in KIRKLAND, Washington. Credentials: MD.
How much does JAMES BHASKAR, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JAMES BHASKAR, MD wrote 3,226 Medicare Part D claims totaling $296K in drug costs for 381 beneficiaries.
Where is JAMES BHASKAR, MD located?
JAMES BHASKAR, MD is located at 11800 NE 128TH ST, KIRKLAND, WA, 98034. Phone: (425) 899-5200.
What is JAMES BHASKAR, MD's NPI number?
JAMES BHASKAR, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255407888, issued on 11/27/2006.
Does JAMES BHASKAR, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JAMES BHASKAR, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $232K in brand drug costs.
Does JAMES BHASKAR, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, JAMES BHASKAR, MD had 130 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JAMES BHASKAR, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JAMES BHASKAR, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JAMES BHASKAR, MD accept Medicare?
JAMES BHASKAR, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,226 Part D claims and 381 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JAMES BHASKAR, MD's credentials?
JAMES BHASKAR, MD's NPI is 1255407888 with credentials MD. 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.

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

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