DR. BRIJ KISHAN BAJAJ MD
NPI 1780734939
Internal Medicine in Amsterdam, NY

NPI Status: Active since January 11, 2007

Contact Information

1 FRONT ST
AMSTERDAM, NY
ZIP 12010
Phone: (518) 843-2649

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Internal Medicine

About BRIJ BAJAJ

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Brij Bajaj, an internist established in Amsterdam, New York with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1780734939 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207R00000X with license number 128933-1 (NY). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated one year ago.

NPI
1780734939
Provider Name
DR. BRIJ KISHAN BAJAJ MD
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1 FRONT ST AMSTERDAM, NY 12010
Location Phone
(518) 843-2649
Mailing Address
1 FRONT ST AMSTERDAM, NY 12010
Mailing Phone
(518) 843-2649
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
01-11-2007
Last Update Date
09-11-2025
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An internist like Brij Bajaj is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.

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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

Internal Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207R00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
128933-1
License State
NY
Taxonomy Description
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1207RC0000XAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease

128933-1 (NY)

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes

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.

This service was performed 91 times for 17 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.

This service was performed 24 times for 16 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

This service was performed 609 times for 474 patients

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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 1780734939, we treat the final digit (9) 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 71. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 71 = 9).

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
7
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
0
Unchanged
Pos 5
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 6
3
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
3
Doubled → 6
Check
9
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 8 → 16 → 7 7 → 14 → 5 4 → 8 3 → 6

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

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

2 + 7 + 1 + 6 + 0 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 8 + 9 + 6 + 24 = 71

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

The next multiple of ten after 71 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 71 = 9
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 9, which matches the last digit of 1780734939.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 3 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Pediatrics (Adolescent Medicine)
1 FRONT ST, NEENA RAO MEDICAL CENTER
AMSTERDAM, NY 12010
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 FRONT ST
AMSTERDAM, NY 12010
Physician Assistant
1 FRONT ST
AMSTERDAM, NY 12010

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1780734939, enumerated as an "individual" on January 11, 2007.

The provider is located at 1 FRONT ST AMSTERDAM, NY 12010 and the phone number is (518) 843-2649.

Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.