Ajay R Bedekar, M.D.
Ajay R Bedekar is a Specialist based in Tulsa, OK with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
With over 26 years in specialist, Ajay R Bedekar, M.D. is a long-established specialist in Tulsa. Trained at University of Minnesota Medical School (class of 2000), he has been practicing for over 26 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD. CMS MIPS quality score: 97.58/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 88% of MIPS-scored doctors in Oklahoma
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1402dNPPES updated 2022-07-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1245 S Utica Ave 3rd Floor West, Tulsa, OK 74104-4214
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 88% of doctors in Oklahoma on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202397.58/100
Oklahoma avg: 78.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)
Better than 88% of MIPS-scored doctors in OklahomaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better43.9%
Oklahoma avg: 83.6 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-38.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
268
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
162
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,218
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $398k
Percentile rankings compared against 644 reporting peers in Oklahoma.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+47%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.6k received from industry
50 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ajay R Bedekar's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2000
University of Minnesota Medical School
26 years in practice
Experienced
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
Taxonomy: 174400000X
Education & Training
University of Minnesota Medical School (Class of 2000)
Virtual Specialist Care With Ajay R Bedekar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ajay R Bedekar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Tulsa required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ajay R Bedekar
NPI records show Dr. Bedekar as active with telehealth listed in Tulsa, OK. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (918) 382-2560.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ajay R Bedekar
Practice Location
1245 S Utica Ave 3rd Floor West, Tulsa, OK 74104-4214
Mailing Address
1245 S Utica Ave 3rd Floor West, Tulsa, OK 74104-4214
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