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AMAR BUKHARI MD
NPI 1518917822
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in New Brunswick, NJ

Active since May 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
254 EASTON AVE, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901(732) 745-6664(732) 745-9156 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 1, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Amar Bukhari Md NPPES

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

AMAR BUKHARI MD (NPI 1518917822) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in New Brunswick, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (MA64963) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Raritan Bay Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518917822
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameAMAR BUKHARICredential: MD
Location Address254 EASTON AVENew Brunswick, NJ 08901-1766
Mailing Address254 Easton AveNew Brunswick, NJ 08901-1766 · (732) 745-8600 · Fax (732) 745-2980
Phone(732) 745-6664
Fax(732) 745-9156
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateMay 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 1, 2010
✔ NPI 1518917822 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · MA64963
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
254 EASTON AVE, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid7323301NJ
Other290011330NJ · Railroad Medicare
Medicare UPING58843NJ
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified959080B3L

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Oscar Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Amar Bukhari 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 ID648462457
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101012001187
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Amar Bukhari reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Saint Peter's University Hospital
Same address
General Acute Care Hospital
254 EASTON AVE
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Saint Peters University Hospital
  • 325 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1114924834 (732) 745-6651
Saint Peter's Healthcare System Physician Associates
0.1 mi
General Practice
254 EASTON AVE
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 105 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548569361 (732) 745-6651

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 13

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.
225 services87 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
145 services87 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
106 services66 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
53 services26 patients
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060
This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.
32 services32 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
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.
32 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Raritan Bay Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Perth Amboy, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310039
Location530 New Brunswick AvePerth Amboy, NJ 08861 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Saint Peter's University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New Brunswick, NJ
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310070
Location254 Easton AveNew Brunswick, NJ 08901 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Centrastate Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Freehold, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310111
Location901 West Main StreetFreehold, NJ 07728 · Monmouth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08901 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

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
40%94 patients2/55-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
44%48 patients2/55-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.
97%1,608 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%142 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.
50%458 patients3/55-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…
44%445 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
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…
87%206 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
10%458 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
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.
27%206 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 21

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers100 claims100 services$30.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers49 claims49 services$69.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers42 claims112 services$26.53 avg. paid by Medicare
Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each A7032
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers49 claims282 services$13.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair A7033
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers25 claims150 services$11.57 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers82 claims82 services$42.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. AMIE KAWASHIMA D.O.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (732) 339-7566
CRAIG M AUMACK RPH, PHARMD
Pharmacist
254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (732) 745-8600
JENNIFER WALDMANN M.D
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (732) 996-6741
MRS. MICHELE BRUNO HORNER MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor, MS
254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (732) 745-6659
ERNESTO BRETON MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (732) 745-8600
DR. I. MARK HIATT MD
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (732) 745-8600
JANTI CHAABAN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
254 EASTON AVE, PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (732) 745-8600
SHERENE TANASHA DUNKLEY APN-C
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (732) 745-8600

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 Amar Bukhari's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amar Bukhari is 1518917822. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2006.

Where is Amar Bukhari located?

Amar Bukhari practices at 254 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. The listed phone number is (732) 745-6664.

What is Amar Bukhari's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Amar Bukhari enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amar Bukhari 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Amar Bukhari's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Amar Bukhari reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Saint Peter's University Hospital (New Brunswick, NJ) and Saint Peter's Healthcare System Physician Associates (New Brunswick, NJ). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Amar Bukhari's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Amar Bukhari accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Oscar Health list Amar Bukhari as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Amar Bukhari affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Amar Bukhari is affiliated with Raritan Bay Medical Center, Saint Peter's University Hospital and Centrastate Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amar Bukhari was last updated on July 1, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.