2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1912971185 MD
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RACHANA KULKARNI, MD

Interventional Cardiology Physician in BRIDGEWATER, 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
7K
Medicare Part D claims · 766 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$829.01
25 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: RACHANA KULKARNI, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 7K claims across 766 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $829.01 across 25 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: RACHANA KULKARNI, MD filed 6,547 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

RACHANA KULKARNI, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

RACHANA KULKARNI, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/15/2006

NPI 1912971185

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

6,547 119% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within New Jersey

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Interventional Cardiology 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).

RACHANA KULKARNI, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1912971185. 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.

RACHANA KULKARNI, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 225 JACKSON ST, BRIDGEWATER, NJ, 08807, with a listed phone of (908) 526-8668. NPI 1912971185 was issued on 02/15/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what KULKARNI 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 6,547 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 766 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $818K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count. 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.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

225 JACKSON ST
BRIDGEWATER, NJ 08807

Provider Details

NPI 1912971185
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/15/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where RACHANA KULKARNI, 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.

BARNABAS HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP, PC
SOMERVILLE, 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 RACHANA KULKARNI, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$829

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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 · Generic-heavy

RACHANA KULKARNI, MD — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 6,547 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.

6,547
Total Claims
$818K
Total Drug Cost
766
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
18,135
Total Day Supply
543,186
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$642K
Generic Drug Cost
$176K
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.12
Gender Split
68% female / 32% male
Age Distribution
<65: 13, 65-74: 354, 75-84: 292, 85+: 107

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
843
Rosuvastatin Calcium
591
Metoprolol Succinate
489
Amlodipine Besylate
355
Furosemide
297
Eliquis
Apixaban
194
Lisinopril
192
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
182
Losartan Potassium
159
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
153

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

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How RACHANA KULKARNI, MD fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

RACHANA KULKARNI, MD's 6,547 claims are above the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in New Jersey

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

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RACHANA KULKARNI, MD's specialty?
RACHANA KULKARNI, MD specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in BRIDGEWATER, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does RACHANA KULKARNI, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, RACHANA KULKARNI, MD wrote 6,547 Medicare Part D claims totaling $818K in drug costs for 766 beneficiaries.
Where is RACHANA KULKARNI, MD located?
RACHANA KULKARNI, MD is located at 225 JACKSON ST, BRIDGEWATER, NJ, 08807. Phone: (908) 526-8668.
What is RACHANA KULKARNI, MD's NPI number?
RACHANA KULKARNI, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912971185, issued on 02/15/2006.
Does RACHANA KULKARNI, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
RACHANA KULKARNI, MD's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $642K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does RACHANA KULKARNI, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, RACHANA KULKARNI, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does RACHANA KULKARNI, MD accept Medicare?
RACHANA KULKARNI, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 6,547 Part D claims and 766 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RACHANA KULKARNI, MD's credentials?
RACHANA KULKARNI, MD's NPI is 1912971185 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.

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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