Quick answers
- Does Saleem Bacus accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Saleem Bacus accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Saleem Bacus see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 457 Original Medicare patients and 747 services for Saleem Bacus. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Saleem Bacus's NPI number?
- 1982647038. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Saleem Bacus, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 457 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 747 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)136 services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)115 services
- Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza (87428)88 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)74 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)43 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Diabetes37%
- Anxiety33%
Hospitals where Saleem Bacus works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Saleem Bacus at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Raritan Bay Medical CenterPerth Amboy, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310039
Practice locations
Addresses where Saleem Bacus is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Diamond Hill RdBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922 (908) 273‑4300
- 1 Hospital PlzOld Bridge, NJ 08857 (732) 369‑1000
- 530 New Brunswick AvePerth Amboy, NJ 08861 (732) 442‑3700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Saleem Bacus as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Summit Medical Group PA1,212 clinicians in the group
- Emergency Physician Associates of North Jersey P C126 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Berkeley Heights
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Berkeley Heights, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Summit Medical Group PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982647038 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians