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DR. JYOTHI KULKARNI M.D.
NPI 1689608168
Hospitalist in Ridgewood, NJ

Active since July 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.67/100
CMS Quality Rating
223 VAN DIEN AVE, RIDGEWOOD, NJ 07450(201) 447-8618(201) 251-3302 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Jyothi Kulkarni M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JYOTHI KULKARNI M.D. (NPI 1689608168) is an individual hospitalist provider in Ridgewood, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA08005600) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Valley Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689608168
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JYOTHI KULKARNICredential: M.D.
Location Address223 VAN DIEN AVERidgewood, NJ 07450
Mailing Address170 Prospect Ave, Apt. #6dHackensack, NJ 07601-1820 · (201) 414-2595 · Fax (201) 487-1457
Phone(201) 447-8618
Fax(201) 251-3302
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2023
✔ NPI 1689608168 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA08005600
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
223 VAN DIEN AVE, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
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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. Jyothi Kulkarni M.d. 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 ID7911004098
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070524000388
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 6

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 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.
336 services162 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
102 services101 patients
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.
56 services38 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.
20 services20 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
16 services15 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
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.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Valley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Paramus, NJ
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310012
Location4 Valley Health PlazaParamus, NJ 07652 · Bergen County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07450 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.

98.67/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality93.57
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 Jyothi Kulkarni's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jyothi Kulkarni is 1689608168. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Where is Jyothi Kulkarni located?

Jyothi Kulkarni practices at 223 Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. The listed phone number is (201) 447-8618.

What is Jyothi Kulkarni's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Jyothi Kulkarni enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jyothi Kulkarni 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 Jyothi Kulkarni affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Jyothi Kulkarni is affiliated with Valley Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jyothi Kulkarni was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.