DR. GHULAM MURTAZA BAJWA
NPI 1073713814
Psychiatric Unit in Paramus, NJ

NPI Status: Active since July 19, 2007

Contact Information

230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE
PARAMUS, NJ
ZIP 07652
Phone: (201) 967-4132

Get Directions Write a Review

  • Individual
  • Male
  • Years of Experience 35
  • Psychiatric Unit
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About GHULAM MURTAZA BAJWA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Ghulam Murtaza Bajwa, a provider established in Paramus, New Jersey with a medical specialization in Psychiatric Unit and more than 35 years of experience. He graduated from Albany Medical College Of Union University in 1991. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1073713814 assigned on July 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 273R00000X with license number NA (). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1073713814
Provider Name
DR. GHULAM MURTAZA BAJWA
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Location Phone
(201) 967-4132
Mailing Address
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Mailing Phone
(201) 967-4132
Medical School Name
ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE OF UNION UNIVERSITY
Graduation Year
1991
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
07-19-2007
Last Update Date
07-19-2007
Code Navigator

Location Map

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Psychiatric Unit

Taxonomy Code
273R00000X
Type
Hospital Units
License No.
NA
Taxonomy Description
In general, a distinct unit of a hospital that provides acute or long-term care to emotionally disturbed patients, including patients admitted for diagnosis and those admitted for treatment of psychiatric problems on the basis of physicians' orders and approved nursing care plans. Long-term care may include intensive supervision to the chronically mentally ill, mentally disordered or other mentally incompetent persons; (2) For Medicare, a distinct part of a general acute care hospital admitting only patients whose admission to the unit is required for active treatment, whose treatment is of an intensity that can be provided only in an inpatient hospital setting, and whose condition is described by a psychiatric principal diagnosis contained in the Third Edition of the American Psychiatric Association Diagnostic and Statistical Manual or in Chapter 5 (Mental Disorders) of the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM). The unit must furnish, through the use of qualified personnel, psychological services, social work services, psychiatric nursing, occupational therapy, and recreational therapy. The unit must maintain medical records that permit determination of the degree and intensity of treatment provided to individuals who are furnished services in the unit; the unit must meet special staff requirements in that the unit must have adequate numbers of qualified professional and supportive staff to evaluate inpatients, formulate written, individualized, comprehensive treatment plans, provide active treatment measures and engage in discharge planning.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Ghulam Murtaza Bajwa is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Ghulam Murtaza Bajwa is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335372440

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20140730000382

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

This service was performed 389 times for 100 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

This service was performed 299 times for 78 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

This service was performed 15 times for 15 patients

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

This service was performed 87 times for 78 patients

Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes

This is a service where you have a phone conversation with your doctor for 11-20 minutes. It's used for discussing health concerns, reviewing test results, or managing ongoing conditions. It's a convenient way to receive medical advice without an in-person visit.

This service was performed 318 times for 81 patients

Find Provider Hospital Affiliations - Privileges

Doctors and physicians must apply for hospital privileges to treat patients at hospitals. Find out if your doctor has privileges to practice at your preferred hospital by using the hospital affiliation information below based on recent medical claims.

Hospital affiliation is identified through self-reporting data, inpatient, outpatient, physician and ancillary service claims linked by the medical claims NPI number and place of service code. Additionally, to further determine provider hospital affiliation the clinician must have provided services to at least three patients on three different dates in the last 12 months. Ghulam Murtaza Bajwa is affiliated with the following medical facilities:

Hospital Name Address Phone Hospital Type Overall Rating
CAREPOINT HEALTH-CHRIST HOSPITAL176 PALISADE AVE
JERSEY CITY, NJ 07306
(201) 795-8200Acute Care Hospitals

Reviews for DR. GHULAM MURTAZA BAJWA

There are currently no reviews for this provider. Be the first person to share your experience with this provider by filling out our review form. Your insights are appreciated and will help others make informed decisions.

NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1073713814, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 56. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 56 = 4).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
0
Unchanged
Pos 3
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 4
3
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
3
Doubled → 6
Pos 8
8
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
4
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 7 → 14 → 5 7 → 14 → 5 3 → 6 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 6 + 8 + 2 + 24 = 56

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 56 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.

60 - 56 = 4
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 4, which matches the last digit of 1073713814.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 19 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Anesthesiology
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE, STE 6-2
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Podiatrist
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE, SUITE 6 2
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Emergency Medicine
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Emergency Medicine
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Emergency Medicine
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Anesthesiology
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Emergency Medicine
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Hospitalist
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Internal Medicine
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE, BERGEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Internal Medicine
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Psychiatry & Neurology (Addiction Psychiatry)
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Internal Medicine (Addiction Medicine)
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE
PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE
PARAMUS, NJ 07652

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1073713814, enumerated as an "individual" on July 19, 2007.

The provider is located at 230 E RIDGEWOOD AVE PARAMUS, NJ 07652 and the phone number is (201) 967-4132.

Psychiatric Unit with taxonomy code 273R00000X.

Ghulam Murtaza Bajwa is affiliated with: CAREPOINT HEALTH-CHRIST HOSPITAL.