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2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1912971185 MD
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Interventional Cardiology Physician in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,382 in Interventional Cardiology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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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)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Rachana Kulkarni, MD filed 6,547 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Interventional Cardiology Physician in Bridgewater, New Jersey, prescribing 91% generic.
- 7K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 91%
- 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.
Rachana Kulkarni, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
6,547 Top 4% higher than 96% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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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).
What does the federal data show about Rachana Kulkarni, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Interventional Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
6,547 119% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Interventional Cardiology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 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.
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.
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
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%
Interventional Cardiology Physician average
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.
What Rachana Kulkarni, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
843 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium
Rosuvastatin Calcium
591 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
489 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
355 claims
- Furosemide 297
Furosemide
297 claims
- Eliquis 194
Eliquis
194 claims
- Lisinopril 192
Lisinopril
192 claims
- Isosorbide Mononit… 182
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
182 claims
| 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.
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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.
Ankita Aggarwal
Jersey City, NJ
Dr. Tamer Akel
MD
Woodland Park, NJ
Dr. Mahmood Alam
MD
Woodbridge, NJ
Dr. Yaser Alhamshari
MBBS
Voorhees, NJ
Dr. Dory Altmann
MD
East Brunswick, NJ
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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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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