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DR. RUCHIKA BATWARA MD
NPI 1164500146
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Jersey City, NJ

Active since November 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1818 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD, JERSEY CITY, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07305(201) 333-8222(201) 333-0095 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 16, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Ruchika Batwara Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. RUCHIKA BATWARA MD (NPI 1164500146) is an individual nephrology provider in Jersey City, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA09095300) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mount Sinai St Luke's Roosevelt Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164500146
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. RUCHIKA BATWARACredential: MD
Location Address1818 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD, JERSEY CITYJersey City, NJ 07305
Mailing Address31 River Ct, Apt 1902Jersey City, NJ 07310-2016 · (414) 431-8516
Phone(201) 333-8222
Fax(201) 333-0095
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateNovember 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 16, 2019
✔ NPI 1164500146 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA09095300
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 25MA09095300 (NJ)
1818 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD, Jersey City, NJ 07305
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ruchika Batwara Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4183724750
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190222000470
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
198 services79 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
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.
140 services75 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
135 services82 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
84 services56 patients
Hemodialysis procedure requiring repeated evaluation 90937
Hemodialysis is a treatment that filters waste and excess fluids from your blood when your kidneys can't do this adequately. It's an ongoing process, requiring regular evaluations to monitor and adjust the treatment for optimal results.
79 services39 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
49 services41 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mount Sinai St Luke's Roosevelt Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330046
Location1000 Tenth AvenueNew York, NY 10019 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07305 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$144.86 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $36.21 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.57 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
69%111 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
63%102 patients3/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
51%61 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
93%167 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%79 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%165 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
69%155 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
6%80 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
73%165 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
2%165 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ruchika Batwara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruchika Batwara is 1164500146. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 1, 2006.

Where is Ruchika Batwara located?

Ruchika Batwara practices at 1818 John F Kennedy Blvd Jersey City, Jersey City, NJ 07305. The listed phone number is (201) 333-8222.

What is Ruchika Batwara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Ruchika Batwara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruchika Batwara is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Ruchika Batwara affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ruchika Batwara is affiliated with Mount Sinai St Luke's Roosevelt Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruchika Batwara was last updated on April 16, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.